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In the Apology, after being found guilty, Socrates is given the opportunity to ____ his own _____. Rather than suggesting a _____ punishment, in a poor attempt of employing _____ to highlight the _____ of the ______ against him, Socrates _____ asks to be rewarded with free meals for life in the ______, a place where honored citizens of _____ dined. He justifies this by arguing that he has benefited the city by encouraging _____ and critical thinking among the _____, and therefore deserves to be treated like a _____. He truly does not believe he has corrupted the youth or acted _____, and feels justified in asking for a reward rather than fearing punishment. When this suggestion is rejected, Socrates proposes a minimal ____, only to ultimately be sentenced to death.
In the Apology, after being found guilty, Socrates is given the opportunity to propose his own punishment. Rather than suggesting a traditional punishment, in a poor attempt of employing irony to highlight the absurdity of the charges against him, Socrates provocatively asks to be rewarded with free meals for life in the Prytaneum, a place where honored citizens of Athens dined. He justifies this by arguing that he has benefited the city by encouraging virtue and critical thinking among the youth, and therefore deserves to be treated like a benefactor. He truly does not believe he has corrupted the youth or acted unjustly, and feels justified in asking for a reward rather than fearing punishment. When this suggestion is rejected, Socrates proposes a minimal fine, only to ultimately be sentenced to death.
Despite his friend Crito’s plea, Socrates refuses to flee, basing his decision on a few key principles. (1) Socrates argues that escaping would violate his deeply held belief in ________ and obedience to the ________ of Athens. He reasons that, by living in Athens for his entire life and benefiting from its laws, he has implicitly agreed to abide by them, even when the outcomes are ________. Escaping would mean breaking that social ________. (2) Moreover, Socrates views life as not merely about survival but about living a ________ and virtuous life. For him, fleeing would undermine his philosophy and principles. He remains committed to upholding ________, even if it leads to his ________.
Despite his friend Crito’s plea, Socrates refuses to flee, basing his decision on a few key principles. (1) Socrates argues that escaping would violate his deeply held belief in justice and obedience to the laws of Athens. He reasons that, by living in Athens for his entire life and benefiting from its laws, he has implicitly agreed to abide by them, even when the outcomes are unfavorable. Escaping would mean breaking that social contract. (2) Moreover, Socrates views life as not merely about survival but about living a just and virtuous life. For him, fleeing would undermine his philosophy and principles. He remains committed to upholding justice, even if it leads to his death.
