Arguments Against Socrates

the newly founded democracy, the people of Athens put to death one of their wisest citizens of their time, Socrates. This was instigated under the charge of indoctrinating his ideas onto the youth of Athens and not acknowledging the Gods. Just because someone's against the status quo, are they necessarily wrong? For those who are not familiar with the man, the myth and the legend Socrates was a philosopher in ancient Greece, specifically Athens. He laid down the foundations of western philosophy

In this thesis, I will be arguing that Socrates argument against Ion is effective to say the least for it highlights clearly that Ion has no account of knowledge but rather acquires his mastery skill through some divinely inspired activity. To develop this position further I will punctiliously examine the image of the Heraclean stone and its significance in furnishing this position of repudiation. Though this may appear a straightforward approach and perhaps one that can be left unarticulated, perceiving

In sections (352d-354b) of the book, “The Republic of Plato” by Allan Bloom, Socrates begins by arguing with Thrasymachus that the just life is the happiest and best (352e). He provides rhetorical appeal of logos and compelling arguments that all living things have a function. Socrates establishes a well-rounded statement to counter argue against Thrasymachus by including multiple statements on how the just life has virtue, while as unjust brings the opposite of happiness. He pieces together to

Socrates was found guilty of the following accusations; corrupting the youth, believing in different gods, or being an atheist, and for “examining” the heavens above and the earth below. He inclined for a fine that could be paid instead of facing banishment, however, the court decided to give him the death penalty. There he slept in prison when Criton approached and attempted to persuade him to escape. He declined as it would go against his logic and reasoning he taught his whole life. Was it “just”

on these substances are what cause the crime not the drug themselves. By having drugs do illegal it results in people have to resort to using underground and dangerous methods to obtain them which they clearly are willing to do. Next an argument is presented against the way the government goes about fighting this war. Stating that the government focus its efforts on catching “Mr. Big” a theoretical mastermind drug dealer responsible for the vast majority if drug sales. However such a person does not

sale and importation of illicit narcotics the war on drugs began in earnest. The war on drugs has also played a major role in politics as well as having a significant impact on the economy. While there are many arguments in favor for the war on drugs and an equal number of arguments against it I will attempt to show an unbiased look at the war on drugs and drug prohibition and how it has affected society as a whole. Since 1971 the United States government has spent $1,000,000,000,000 on the war on

It is also possible that drug users are irrational decision makers and might not understand the adverse long-term effects and addictive properties. Prohibition should reduce demand through legal penalties; however, since not all drug users are rational choice makers, demand can increase by creating a “forbidden fruit” effect. The consequences of increased use add to the complexity and costs of enforcement on both drug users and the general population. Drug users, trying to avoid the legal consequences

containment; it is an act of limiting and holds a spirit of negation. It limits our independent and individualist choices. It is not a democratic value unless devised by the citizens. Prohibiting something on the basis of unsure logistics and deviant arguments is not the way a democracy thrives. There is a fine line between democracy and authoritarianism. Maybe the governments today need to realize this fine conception! Abstract It has been in our history and we all have suffered through this centered

Legalizing Marijuana Drugs are a major influential force in our country today. The problem has gotten so out of hand that many options are being considered to control it or even solve it. Ending the drug war seems to be a bit impossible. The war on drugs seems to be accomplishing a lot but this is not true. Different options need to be considered. Legalization is an option that hasn't gotten a chance but should be given one. Although many people feel that legalizing marijuana would increase

Countries have been making drugs illegal over the years for varieties of reasons - be it to combat a perceived moral or health epidemic, to single out certain groups of people, or to reflect religious influences. Even when some drugs do not present notable health dangers, governments ban them. While there are many drugs that are unhealthy when abused, the drug policies around the world, particularly the United States, are inconsistent and oppressive. Drug laws were supposedly created for the good