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Socrates was one of these individuals and was one of the most studied
philosophers of all times, because he did not believe himself to be the wisest of all men. ... Socrates
was also considered an arrogant man as he went against the laws, which stated that
corrupting the youth is wrong, as well as disregarding people’s beliefs.
Going against the laws in the period in which Socrates was alive was believed to
deserve the death penalty. In the Crito, Socrates did not believe or intend to break the
law, and does not listen when it was suggested that he could escape from prison. ...
Socrates was a confident man but did not always show it and if he did infact break
the laws, and knowing he did so, he would admit to it. ... 40, 46b)
Socrates’ opinion of the best life for a human being differed from other
philosophers as he often debates whether justice or injustice is the right way to live. ... 82, 357b) In Plato’s Republic, Socrates was then asked about
the role of justice in the life of man. ...
Socrates goes on saying that the things that are good are things that are desired,
needed and we we have a lack of, suggesting that these are natural needs, not what a man
thinks he needs. ...
After their debates about which is good, to live the just life or the unjust life,
Socrates still believes that one must use their knowledge to choose which is best, and
that knowledge is what is good, which is the difference between good and evil. Only in
knowing themselves is what is good, states Socrates. ...
Many people believe that what people believe to be good is what they desire, but
Socrates continues to portray to the youth that the good, is to be just, to aim for
knowledge and do what is good for the state rather than doing what is good for oneself.
Approximate Word count = 1464
Approximate Pages = 5.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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