PHIL 111: Introduction to Philosophy

LARKIN: Spring 2003

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DATE: 1-28-03

I. Objectives

A. Explicitly lay out and consider Socrates’ Defenses against official indictments in the Apology and note two main points made in remainder of the dialogue.

B. Outline the Crito.

II. Discussion:

Socrates’ Defense against the charge of corrupting the youth

Can anyone willingly do what they truly believe is wrong?

Further points in Apology

III. Lecture:

A. Crito’s Case for Escape

B. Socrates Rebuttal

IV. Discussion:

Should Socrates escape from prison?

V. Next Time

A. Topic: Social Contract Theory

B. Reading:

C. Reading Questions: For the Crito

1. Why does Crito think that Socrates should escape?

2. Why does Socrates think that the opinion of the masses does not matter?

3. Why does Socrates think it would be unjust to escape?

4. What obligations if any do you think you have to your country/government?