Essay Is Socrates Guilty As Charged?

In Plato’s Apology Socrates is being tried by Anytus and Meletus for two new charges: “corrupting the young, and not acknowledging the gods of the city acknowledges, but new daimonic activities instead” (Morgan 2005, 51). Throughout Plato’s Apology and Euthyphro Socrates uses complex rhetoric to challenge the charges brought against him based on his thoughts and understanding of what is right and wrong. He never once states he is not guilty nor does he provide reasons to support his innocence. He

Nathan Poage Philosophy 1301 March 2, 2017 Apology of Socrates Socrates was a Greek philosopher and the founder of western philosophy. Plato was the student of Socrates who was very motivated by the life and teaching of Socrates. Plato was also one of the greatest Philosopher of ancient Greece. Apology is the actual recorded speech of Socrates by Plato, which was delivered at the trail to defend himself. Many people did not agree with Socrates, so they made several charges against him, which is recorded

Apology Socrates was charged and put on trial for impiety, as well as accused of committing many other crimes. I will first explain the most important issues of why Socrates was sent to death. Then I will argue the position that Socrates is innocent, and should not be have been found guilty. To introduce, Socrates was placed on trial and charged with the crime of impiety. Impiety is the lack of reverence for the gods and other sacred things. As well another major claim was that Socrates was corrupting

Socrates is known as the “father of Western philosophy”. In his teachings, he encouraged people to question life and not listen to what they were told. He inspired people to search for answers, and reject popular beliefs. As a result, Socrates was brought to trial by the dikasts (male jurors) on two charges. Socrates had three premises that all led to the conclusion of him not being innocent and the charges being false. First, Socrates defended himself against the charge of corrupting the youth in

Socrates, in his conviction from the Athenian jury, was both innocent and guilty as charged. In Plato’s Five Dialogues, accounts of events ranging from just prior to Socrates’ entry into the courthouse up until his mouthful of hemlock, both points are represented. Socrates’ in dealing with moral law was not guilty of the crimes he was accused of by Meletus. Socrates was only guilty as charged because his peers had concluded him as such. The laws didn’t find Socrates guilty; Socrates was guilty because

The Apology of Socrates: Guilty or Innocent?    In any case of law, when considering truth and justice, one must first look at the validity of the court and the system itself.  In Socrates' case, the situation is no different.  One may be said to be guilty or innocent of any crime, but guilt or innocence is only as valid as the court it is subjected to.  Therefore, in considering whether Socrates is guilty or not, it must be kept in mind the norms and standards of Athens at that time, and the

2015 What are the charges against Socrates as recorded in the Apology. Is he guilty of them? Why or why not? The Apology is assumed to be the most realistic account that has been conserved of Socrates ' defense of himself as it was presented before the Athenian Council. It is in essential agreement with the references to the trial that occur in Plato 's other dialogs. We may determine that Apology is not written by Socrates and only contains the words of Socrates that were memorized by Plato, since

not guilty, never innocent. One reason for this is because there is no need for a plea of innocence because the defendant is already innocent until proven guilty without a reasonable doubt. The final ruling given to Socrates by his audience was guilty. Further analysis of Socrates’ trial has brought up the question of weather he was guilty as charged or if there was a miscarriage of justice. Throughout this paper (?), both guilty and not guilty will be discussed (or, Both guilty and not guilty will

We started by Meletus giving us his main argument. He told us what Socrates was being charged for and why we should convict him. The charges were corrupting the youth, rebelling against the government, and failing to recognize the God. Socrates then took the floor and presented a speech of sorts that was riddled with questions to catch Meletus off guard. Socrates explained that he was a lover of truth and a seeker of knowledge. He proceeded to defend himself in a very eloquent way. He compared himself

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher, credited with founding modern philosophy. He was a genius who created Socratic irony and the Socratic method, as well as posthumously influencing all of modern society and government since his death in 399 BC. Socrates’ ideas of politics and government are still referenced today. He was a groundbreaking mind that was accused on the grounds of corrupting the youth of Athens, as well as impiety. I believe that he was rightfully convicted in accordance with