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According to the passage, what is the 'easiest and noblest way' for societies to address the challenges of criminal law?
According to the passage, what is the 'easiest and noblest way' for societies to address the challenges of criminal law?
- Crushing others to avoid being censored
- Reconciling utilitarian and retributive perspectives
- Improving oneself rather than crushing others (correct)
- Engaging with the nuances of criminal law and societal norms
What does the passage suggest is a 'cornerstone in understanding the nuances of criminal law, societal norms, and individual freedoms'?
What does the passage suggest is a 'cornerstone in understanding the nuances of criminal law, societal norms, and individual freedoms'?
- The captivating world of legal studies
- The enduring question of justice
- The trial of Socrates (correct)
- Plato's recounting of Socrates' words
What does the passage suggest is the 'tale' of Socrates' trial?
What does the passage suggest is the 'tale' of Socrates' trial?
- A tale of the enduring question of justice
- A tale of individual freedoms and the captivating world of legal studies
- A tale of a thinker and a society in flux (correct)
- A tale of the nuances of criminal law and societal norms
What was the primary charge against Socrates in his trial?
What was the primary charge against Socrates in his trial?
In ancient Athens, who had the power to propose and vote on laws?
In ancient Athens, who had the power to propose and vote on laws?
How were cases decided in the Athenian legal system?
How were cases decided in the Athenian legal system?
Which of the following best describes Socrates' approach to life?
Which of the following best describes Socrates' approach to life?
Who brought forth the accusations against Socrates in his trial?
Who brought forth the accusations against Socrates in his trial?
What aspect of the Athenian legal system is highlighted in the text?
What aspect of the Athenian legal system is highlighted in the text?
What was one of the key aspects of Socrates' defense strategy during his trial?
What was one of the key aspects of Socrates' defense strategy during his trial?
Why did Socrates' defense strategy likely come off as arrogant or defiant to the jury?
Why did Socrates' defense strategy likely come off as arrogant or defiant to the jury?
What traditional means of defense did Socrates refuse to use during his trial?
What traditional means of defense did Socrates refuse to use during his trial?
What was Socrates' response when asked if he was ashamed of pursuing his philosophy?
What was Socrates' response when asked if he was ashamed of pursuing his philosophy?
How did Socrates' ultimate provocation to his judges reflect his beliefs?
How did Socrates' ultimate provocation to his judges reflect his beliefs?
What impact did Socrates' refusal to make amends have on the jury's decision?
What impact did Socrates' refusal to make amends have on the jury's decision?
Why did Socrates consider an elaborate defense unnecessary during his trial?
Why did Socrates consider an elaborate defense unnecessary during his trial?
In what way did Socrates challenge societal norms with his responses during the trial?
In what way did Socrates challenge societal norms with his responses during the trial?
How did Socrates view the risk of living or dying in relation to pursuing just actions?
How did Socrates view the risk of living or dying in relation to pursuing just actions?
What was Socrates' ultimate decision when faced with the choice between obeying the gods or the Athenian judges?
What was Socrates' ultimate decision when faced with the choice between obeying the gods or the Athenian judges?
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