Some group work on Crito
and the laws
Break
up into small groups. Delegate one or
more members of your group to (1) prepare a written summary of your group's
discussion and (2) make a list of your group's members.
Discuss
the following.
1. What is
Socrates' attitude toward the law in the Apology? Compare/contrast this with Socrates’ attitude
toward the laws in the Crito. Cite /
quote text to support and illustrate your answer. How might someone criticize Socrates' approach(es) to the law(s) in
these two works?
2. What is
Socrates’ argument for maintaining his allegiance to the laws of Athens?
3. Why is
Crito persuaded by Socrates? Do you find
Socrates’ arguments about our obligations to the laws convincing? Why/Why not?