.
Another event in which Socrates put his own life at risk with no fear of it was shown in his passage concerning Leon the Salaminian. At the time Socrates held the office of senator, and did not follow his orders because he did not agree with them:.
They sent for me and four others into the rotunda, and bade us bring Leon the Salaminian from Salamis, as they wanted to execute him and then I showed, not in words only, but in deed, that, if I may be allowed to use such an expression, I cared not a straw for death, and that my only fear was the fear of doing an unrighteous or unholy thing the other four went to Salamis and fetched Leon, but I went quietly home. For which I might have lost my life. (Kolak 11).
Socrates was well aware of the jeopardy he was putting his life into but it did not stop him from following his beliefs. He did not fear his own death but did acknowledge that he was provoking it by his actions.
Socrates had opportunities to plead for his life during his trial but did not take advantage of them. He stated that he had witnessed another before him using his family to supplicate, but would not do the same himself: "He produced his children in court, which was a moving spectacle, together with a posse of his relations and friends; whereas I, who am probably in danger of my life, will do none of these things." (Kolak 12) Also, there were witnesses that would, according to Socrates, have aided him in his cause, and yet he called on none of them to testify on his behalf: .
For all these are ready to witness on behalf of the corruptor, of the destroyer of their kindred, as Meletus and Anytus call me; not the corrupted youth only why should they too support me with their testimony? Why, indeed, except for the sake of truth and justice, and because they know that I am speaking the truth, and that Meletus is lying. (Kolak 12).
Something that Socrates said was that virtue was not teachable. ... Socrates does not judge what the god at Delphi said, for how could he, a mere mortal? ... For surely he does not lie; it is not legitimate for him to do so.' " Let us say that this was true that indeed Socrates was the wisest. Yet Socrates says he is not. ... This is why Socrates did not cease his philosophy. ...
Socrates states that philosophy is actually the practice for dying. ... Socrates makes this a strong argument because he believes that people should not be afraid of death. ... Socrates believes that the interference of these bodily and external goods does not allow a person to learn wisdom, which in turn they will not be able to be prepared for death. ... The argument that Socrates make about philosophy being practice for dying may be a good argument, but I do not agree that the body is what keeps a person from learning the wisdom of death. ... This way a person can still gain knowledge b...
"Origins of political ideas" Thucydides and Socrates think differently about doing what is just. ... Socrates believed in a just world. He would rather die then to commit injustice. ... To Socrates pursuing a just life gave him happiness, the freedom to express the truth with out feeling afraid of what was to happen, because he was on the side of justice. After all if he died he will not continue to suffer in an unjust world, instead the ones that stay will continue to suffer. ...
"To Examine" or "Not to Examine"? ... In considering whether Socrates is 'guilty or not', we must keep in mind the societal norms and standards of Athens at the time. ... With a poor attempt of plea bargaining, Socrates accepts a verdict of execution, serenely telling the jury he is not afraid of death. ... Upon examining, Socrates concludes death is ambiguous; this uncertainty prompt with his tranquil attitudes towards dying. ... While spending life asking questions, he found death to be ambiguous; Socrates didn't fear death because he didn't know what reall...
Achilles feels that it is a matter of honor and he is not afraid of his destiny. ... After deciding to enter the war, Achilles effectively manages to beat death by entering the battle not being afraid, the very attribute that Socrates shares with Achilles. ... In all of Socrates" teachings he has stated that it is not what you have in the mortal life, it is how moral your soul is that will matter when you die. Socrates, much like Achilles, believes in certain moral aspects that he was willing to die for. This willingness to die for a cause is one of the main binding attributes that A...
The relationship between Plato and Socrates was cut short by the death of Socrates at the hands of the Athenian democracy in 399 B.C. Afraid for his life; Plato left Athens and began to travel. ... Although his works are not dated, they all come from one of three periods; the early, middle or late periods. ... Some of his most famous works include; Symposium and Phaedo which is the death scene of Socrates. Plato died in about 347 B.C at the age of 80 years old. ...
But this was not his intention. ... In making this decision, Antigone virtually sacrifices her life but unlike Socrates, she does not seem intent upon death. ... As Socrates recalls Hector's destiny in court, he makes clear that he, like Hector, is "much more afraid of an ignoble life" (Apology, 28d, 51) as opposed to an imminent death. ... "Let me die forthwith- (Apology, 28d, 51). ... Even if he could sustain his life in Athens, Socrates states that he would rather die than sacrifice the philosophy for which he lived. ...
Crito suggests that not only should Socrates be fighting for his own life but that of his children. If Socrates dies, who will look after his children? ... Many seem to be afraid of death, but death is only the execution of the body. ... Socrates is also helping his friends and family by not doing so. ... This is the way to die. ...
In the book The Trial and Death of Socrates by Plato, Socrates is viewed as a great thinker and playwright. ... (pg. 40) This shows how important Socrates beliefs are to him, and how he is willing to die for these beliefs. ... If my death will bring reconciliation, if my death will make some people happy, then I'm not afraid to die- (pg. 344) Karamira, a Hutu and president during the genocide, says as he is on trial for being involved in the genocide in Rwanda. ... The Tutsi felt that by staying in Rwanda and not fleeing they were expressing there right of citizenship to the country, desp...
