Since Socrates' trial and sentencing his followers had unsuccessfully been trying to convince him to allow them to intervene on his behalf, and when Crito implores Socrates to escape from prison to avoid death Socrates refuses once again. ... Socrates explains that in his eyes, the situation was not one of life and death, but rather justice and injustice. ... Socrates states that after establishing his own implicit contract with the government he believes in the validity of the decision made by the courts. ... Socrates believes that any person who would disobey these laws creates a deli...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate