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According to Socrates, what is the primary consideration in his decision whether to escape from prison?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
How does Socrates respond to the Laws' argument?
What is the primary goal of the Socratic Method, according to the passage?
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?
What is the significance of Socrates' reference to raising children in Athens?
Based on the passage, which statement best describes Socrates' ethical system?
Based on the passage, which statement best describes Socrates' ethical system?
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