First, read the excerpt of The Apology: Socrates’ Trial (pages 27 to 31). Incidentally, the word ‘apology’ here means ‘a speech made in defense of oneself’. To get some background of trial that took place in 399 BCE, 2,400+ years ago, view the lecture of the Yale University professor titled ‘Socratic Citizenship: Plato’s Apology’.
I ask you to answer Professor Velasquez’ questions in the side-bar on page 31 of the textbook:
“Is there anything or anyone that is so important to you that you would be willing to die for it or for [that person]? In either case, indicate what is most important to you right now, more important than the other things in your life. What is it and why is it important to you? How much of what you have would you be willing to give up just to be able to keep that which is most important to you?”
Second, read the Crito excerpt (pages 31 to 34), along with the Velasquez’ ‘thinking critically’ (pages 35 to 37). View the following film clip of the Crito dialogue. Select one of Socrates’ arguments, describe it and give your analysis of his argument, whether the argument is convincing or not and why.
Respond to the questions:
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Then read Crito: Do We Have an Obligation to Obey the Law? (pages 31 to 34).
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