Socrates and Crito Dialogue Quiz

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According to Socrates, what is the primary consideration in his decision whether to escape from prison?

What people would think about him

Whether he has the opportunity to escape

Whether he was wrongfully convicted

Whether it would be unjust for him to escape (correct)

What is Socrates' view on responding to injustice with injustice?

It is sometimes justified to do injustice in response to injustice

It depends on the severity of the initial injustice

He does not explicitly state a view on this

It is never good to do injustice, even in response to injustice (correct)

How does Socrates approach the question of whether it is just or unjust for him to escape?

He defers to Crito's judgement on the matter

He does not provide a clear approach to this question

He directly states his opinion on the matter

He asks what the Laws would say about his leaving (correct)

According to Socrates, what would the Laws say about him leaving the city?

That it would destroy the city, which would be unjust Signup and view all the answers

How does Socrates characterize the relationship between a citizen and the city, according to the Laws?

As the child to the parent, and the slave to the master Signup and view all the answers

According to the Laws' argument presented by Socrates, what is the basis for his obligation to obey the law?

He tacitly agreed by remaining in Athens and raising children there Signup and view all the answers

How does Socrates respond to the Laws' argument?

He asks Crito whether they must accept the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Socratic Method, according to the passage?

To clarify a person's own beliefs through evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Socrates' reference to raising children in Athens?

It shows his commitment to the city's laws and customs Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which statement best describes Socrates' ethical system?

It is derived from the inner self through reason Signup and view all the answers

Socrates and Crito Dialogue Quiz

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According to Socrates, what is the primary consideration in his decision whether to escape from prison?

What is Socrates' view on responding to injustice with injustice?

How does Socrates approach the question of whether it is just or unjust for him to escape?

According to Socrates, what would the Laws say about him leaving the city?

How does Socrates characterize the relationship between a citizen and the city, according to the Laws?

According to the Laws' argument presented by Socrates, what is the basis for his obligation to obey the law?

How does Socrates respond to the Laws' argument?

What is the primary goal of the Socratic Method, according to the passage?

What is the significance of Socrates' reference to raising children in Athens?

Based on the passage, which statement best describes Socrates' ethical system?

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