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Plato

Posted on August 16, 2010 by William Kline

Apology.  Socrates argues for his character, and ultimately his life, in front of an Athenian jury.  He is charged with being “a doer of evil who corrupts the youth; and who does not believe in the gods of the state, … Continue reading →

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Plato

Posted on August 11, 2010 by William Kline

Crito.  Socrates argues he is obligated not to escape from prison because he owes everything to Athens and he could have left but did not.  This creates a contractual obligation for Socrates to carry out the punishment he accepted:  Death. … Continue reading →

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