Similarities and differences between Aristotle's beliefs (pertaining to the best life) and those of Socrates and Saint Thomas Aquinas will also be examined. ... To illustrate this, Socrates turns to his "city in speech." ... Socrates creates a parallel between the relationship that the body has with the soul and the relationship that the guardian class in the ideal city has with its subjects. Socrates' believes that his primary notion of justice being the greatest virtue is verified in both the soul/body and the [philosopher] king/subject relationships. ... Aristotle is in full agre...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Socrates was convicted for corrupting the youth of the city and for innovation regarding religion. Meletus' justification for the indictment of Socrates represents piety as seen through the eyes of most people of the time. ... Through his teaching, Socrates was also charged with corrupting the youth of the city. ... The charges brought against Socrates result in a conversation with Euthyphro where he supports all of Socrates actions. ... Socrates showed immediate shock at the very idea that Euthyphro could be pressing a charge against his own father in court. ...

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• Grade Level: High School