Why Is Socrates Wrong
Socrates is known today as one of the greatest Philosophers. With his philosophical views, centuries ago, Socrates was brought to trial and cost his life due to his claims and charges were pressed against him. He was indicted of turning the worse argument into the stronger argument (28). Socrates was accused for not recognizing the gods acknowledged by the state, and was accused of being an atheist (36). He was despised by adults due to his inquisitions and answering a question with a question and appraised and followed by the youth. For these accusations, he was claimed to be corrupting the minds of the youth. He was put into trial and was given the chance to defend himself to all the accusations pressed against him. I do not believe Socrates
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He begins by stating that: “Meletus says… that I am guilty of corrupting the young” (36). He then reply and “turn the table around” by accusing Meletus of being guilty of “trifling… that he brings people to trial on frivolous grounds” (36). Socrates then asks Meletus to step forward and question him if it is his concern that youth must be as good. He then added that Meletus shall speak up and prove that Socrates does corrupt the youth, rather than being a good influence. Through this, I do believe that Socrates’ claims are convincing, considering the fact that he is trying to prove that his sole purpose of sharing his knowledge and wisdom is for people to know themselves. Socrates admits that the younger people are fond of listening to people being examined (34). Like the saying “people see, people do”, Athenian’s youth during the time of Socrates copy his examples and examine others just like Socrates. This might be the occurrence where Meletus got his argument of Socrates’ way of corrupting the youth. Socrates also added how none of the younger people and their parents has stood up and proves that one is being corrupted. In his point of view, Meletus states that the Athenian assembly, law and councilmen are the ones responsible for educating the youth. He also added how every Athenian is accountable for the good conducts of the younger people. However, Meletus that all except for Socrates “has an excellent influence” on the youth (37). Socrates argues that it is very unlikely that if one person is involved in corrupting the youth, while the rest is doing those good and what is beneficial (37). Clearly, this predicament pressed against Socrates is weak for he has proven how Meletus never cared and shown irresponsibility against the charges put on Socrates. Nevertheless, Meletus is still
He begins by stating that: “Meletus says… that I am guilty of corrupting the young” (36). He then reply and “turn the table around” by accusing Meletus of being guilty of “trifling… that he brings people to trial on frivolous grounds” (36). Socrates then asks Meletus to step forward and question him if it is his concern that youth must be as good. He then added that Meletus shall speak up and prove that Socrates does corrupt the youth, rather than being a good influence. Through this, I do believe that Socrates’ claims are convincing, considering the fact that he is trying to prove that his sole purpose of sharing his knowledge and wisdom is for people to know themselves. Socrates admits that the younger people are fond of listening to people being examined (34). Like the saying “people see, people do”, Athenian’s youth during the time of Socrates copy his examples and examine others just like Socrates. This might be the occurrence where Meletus got his argument of Socrates’ way of corrupting the youth. Socrates also added how none of the younger people and their parents has stood up and proves that one is being corrupted. In his point of view, Meletus states that the Athenian assembly, law and councilmen are the ones responsible for educating the youth. He also added how every Athenian is accountable for the good conducts of the younger people. However, Meletus that all except for Socrates “has an excellent influence” on the youth (37). Socrates argues that it is very unlikely that if one person is involved in corrupting the youth, while the rest is doing those good and what is beneficial (37). Clearly, this predicament pressed against Socrates is weak for he has proven how Meletus never cared and shown irresponsibility against the charges put on Socrates. Nevertheless, Meletus is still