Essays on Corrupting

The Apology chronicles a speech given by Socrates in response to charges brought against him in Athens Greece. Socrates was brought to trial around 399 BC for a myriad of charges. This hearing was recorded by his student Plato and is believed to be the most accurate, even though Xenophon's Memorabilia gives an account of the proceedings. The modern day connotation of the word apology, derived from the Greek word apologia is defined as “a regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure” (Oxford Dictionaries). Where this definition is concerned, and with careful analysis, one cannot refer to this hearing ...

The twenty-year stay of Nabokov in America, which began May 25, 1940, was associated with a typical emigrant life issues. A graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge taught at Stanford and Cornell University, he taught Russian language and literature, as he himself said, “the sons and daughters of the industrial America” (Vladimir Nabokov: The American Years, 47). Summer leisure time he spent traveling through the vast continent, without ceasing to write, and catch butterflies, which was associated with it work in the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. No matter how Nabokov insisted during the last 20 years of ...

The dictum “unexamined life is not worth living”, is a famous dictum uttered by ancient Greek Philosopher, Socrates, during his trial for corrupting the youth and impiety, for which he became subsequently sentenced to death. The quote was reported by Plato in his Apology, which is a recollection of Socrates’s speech with the jury during Socrates trial. It is regarded as a resolution of Socrates to choose death rather than escape to exile in Thessaly or commit to silence, to live. The Socratic attitude in the dictum can be traced back to the statement of the oracle Phythia ...

Laws are established in a country so as to maintain order in the community. Laws are mainly written by leaders and failure to follow the laws leads to punishment by law enforcers or the judicial department. One may wonder whether or not citizens should follow the law without any objections. The obedience and lawbreaking issues appear to be a crucial issue in the real world as people struggle with enforcing and obeying laws stipulated in various institutions or nations. Some famous philosophers such as Socrates have played a significant role in the world of philosophy. Socrates defined and considered ...

Introduction

Socrates is one of the legends in the Greek academic history and his legacy is explained in the elaborative works of his disciple Plato. Plato’s writings about various aspects of Socrates give the academicians of the world a platform to understand how Socrates developed his moral values and epistemology. However, Socrates’ viewpoint towards accepting the decision of the jury in two of Plato’s finest works name 'Crito' and 'Apology' sound rather polemic to most of the philosophers in the world and they term it as Socrates’ hypocrisy. The story of Apology told by Socrates at his trial ...

In the past century, the world has changed past the point of recognition. Although globalization has arguably been occurring since the dawn of humanity, globalization has been occurring at a rate previously unseen; today, people move around the world more quickly and with greater ease than ever before. Along with this greater ease of travel and intercultural exchange came the need for a functional language that could operate as a global language of sorts. Because of a variety of sociopolitical factors and historical events, English seems to have become the frontrunner as the global business language. Many proponents of maintaining language purity suggest ...

1. Rock musicians are contributing to the decline of language by singing in a slurred, mumbling manner. 1. The premise of this statement is that all rock musicians sing in a slurred, mumbling manner, and also the hidden premise that singing in a slurred, mumbling manner will lead to the decline of language. The argument infers that all rock musicians sing this way and that singing in this way is depreciative to language. Due to this, the conclusion is that all rock musicians are leading to the decline of language. 2. The author seems to be oversimplifying the issue, in ...

Jules Verne is arguably one of the most prescient science-fiction authors in history – his works are remembered for their vast imagination and endlessly prescient views into the future of science and the exciting nature of their adventures. One of his most well known works, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, is on its surface a fantastical tale of a group of men who stumble upon the secret submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. However, closer examination of the novel itself reveals Verne’s penchant for social commentary and intricate political subtext, as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea becomes a ...

1. The book “Of the Mice and Men” has a grim lesson on the nature and characteristics of human existence. All the character in the story such as George, Candy, Curley’s wife, Crooks and Lennie admitted to having profound some sense of themes related to human existence (Steinbeck & Sinise, 2011). Themes that resonate with human rights, social and economic justice, and the strength perspective in the book Of Mice and Men by the author John Steinbeck are discussed fully as bellow. Theme of powerless is evident in the story. The story suggests that oppression comes from different ...

Socrates and Descartes are some of the greatest Greek philosophers of their time as they greatly impacted western and modern day thoughts or philosophy. They are known as fathers of philosophy as a result of their philosophical inquiry which forms the basis of modern day thoughts. Socrates was an inscrutable individual and one of the philosophers who demonstrated enigma during his lifetime. He changed the manner in which philosophy is conceived, although he did not write anything. The Socratic teaching method or elenctic is one such thought that survived throughout several years. Descartes, on the other hand, started his inquiry ...

It was personal resentment towards Socrates that brought him apologizing to the Athenian judicial system, than anything else. Socrates was charged for being a sophist for his way to present the weaker arguments as the strongest, and physicalist because he investigated things that lie in the skies and beneath the earth. However, Socrates responds with masterly eloquence. He says that that the most dangerous Athenian citizens are those who manipulate young minds and fill them with falsehoods about “one Socrates, a wise man, who speculated about the heaven above, and searched into the earth beneath, and made the worse appear the ...

Is the Death Penalty Ethical?

In modern society, the optimal penalty is considered to be in conjunction with the reformation and social rehabilitation of persons who have committed a crime. In this context, the death penalty is an extreme measure of punishment that is only a punitive penalty. It is only punitive, because the death penalty cannot lead to one of the main purposes of punishment that is reeducation of a person that has committed a crime. Death penalty that is also called capital punishment is deprivation of life as a punishment by the state for committed crime. Can be institutionalized by the state and implemented by a final ...

The Apology written by Plato precisely presents Socrates’ defence at his trial on charges of corrupting the youth of Athens. He failed to recognize the state gods and invented new deities. Socrates explains in a very plain manner his method and motivation which earned him admiration amongst the Athens youth. He argues that his admiration made some people to dislike him, including his prosecutor. In our modern understanding of the word “apology”, Socrates’ defence is not an apology by any means (Plato 21). Socrates begins his defence by explaining that he has no experience with the law courts, “This ...

Analysis of Argument of Who Improves the Lives of Young People in Apology 24d-25c)

The analysis of this paper looks at Socrates defense that he does not corrupt the youth of Athens. Specifically, the paper examines the passage from Apology (24d-25c). “Come, then, and tell these jurors ” to “Of course it is, whether you and Anytus say so or not”” will be addressed and considered. First the conclusion of the argument Socrates makes is prefaced by the accusation that Socrates has been charged with corruption of the youth and not believing in the gods the city of Athens believes (24b). It is helpful to separate between Socrates argument, and the argument Socrates ...

The character of Socrates in Aristophanes’s Cloud resembles the character he put across in Plato’s Apology. In both cases, Socrates is a master sophist, the ideal philosopher. He is well versed in sophistry, science, rhetoric, and atheism. He appears removed from reality, is ready to defend his stand however outrageous it sounds and refuses to give in to coercions by his critics, students and authorities. Socrates maintains the character of a model philosopher and intellect who combines simplicity with an air of importance to converse convincingly with his challengers regardless of the nature of the topic at hand. ...

In the apology, Socrates is accused of various charges. The charges arose due to his ``teachings” and ``way of life”. The first charge is Socrates being a ``natural Philosopher.” During his time, people in Greece lived in an archaic society where ruling class regarded themselves as gods and everything were to be carried out in reference to them. The ruling class thus formed the opinion that Socrates was attempting to destroy the traditions that formed the basis of this practice and ``belief” (Plato, pg20). The second charge is the ability by Socrates to formulate a strong argument to convince people. Socrates ...

The question of whether or not religion and politics need to interact has been remaining debatable arguably since both were invented. Many a time has history known religion interfere into secular political affair, leading to controversial decisions as well as bloody quests of faith and unjustified use of violence that it implied. Times have changed and now after their pleading guilty to some unfair religious practices, such as the Catholic Holy Inquisition, to put a simple example, religious groups are campaigning against human rights abuse and want equal participation in debatable questions granted by political elite. However, the question now becomes: ...

“A good man cannot be harmed in life or in death”, states Socrates after being sentenced to death by the Athenian jury. He was accused of corrupting the Athenian youths and creating new god. After being found guilty of the charges by the jury, Socrates responds with an argument of how the decision will not harm him. In this paper, we will discuss what a good man is, the reason behind Socrates statement and why I believe he is right. In the course of human history, a few people have dedicated themselves in living a truthful, moral and just life. Mother ...

Introduction

When reading the Platonic dialogues, the reader is faced with the fundamental question what the term Socrates would mean. Does this term ‘Socrates’, who is usually the main speaker of several Platonic dialogues, represent the philosophy of the teacher or of the author? There are varied answers to this question among the scholars, especially of varied traditions (Mauro, & Louis-André, 2009). In the view of the Platonic scholars and psychologists in the present day, some dialogues are Socratic because of their representation of the historical figure of the Socrates. Additionally, they argue that these dialogues represent an earlier stage in ...

“When you carry a gun, you mean to harm somebody, kill somebody.” (BrainyQuotes, 2013) This was quoted by Bill Cosby, expressing the dislike of what many on the opposing side of gun culture in the United States. Whether people like it or not, guns are very prevalent in the United States, just about every day a news source reports on a gun related crime, and it seems like every month there is a serious tragedy that is made worse by the use of a gun. Gun culture in the United States is split down the middle with those advocating for more gun control and ...

Bibliography;

Green, T. H. (1882). Ethics, Metaphysics, and Political Philosophy. Mander, W. J. & Dimova-Cookson, M. Oxford University Press, (2006). This a treatise on political philosopher T.H Green arguably one of the creators of the welfare state. I used this work to illustrate the motivations of the state for their use of punishment highlighting the fact that harsh punishment such as the death penalty is a direct threat of violence to the public and this is a negative influence on crime. Locke, John (1689) Two Treatises of Government This work is on the functions of government, I picked this out ...

Introduction

Socrates was a classical eccentric philosopher in the ancient Greek. He was born in Athens and lived between the years 469 B.C.E to 399 B.C.E. He was born in a humble family; his father was a mason and his mother a midwife. He lived during a period when the world was morally uninformed, and eternal truth was disregarded. He studied philosophy and used this knowledge to question people’s illogical reasoning and injustice during social gatherings. He was condemned of corrupting the young people and criticizing democracy in governance and authority given to the religious system. Socrates formed a basis for today’s philosophy. ...

Introduction

Latin kings, a dangerous street gang that operates in more than 35 states and has its strong presence across the United States of America, is also known as Almighty Latin King Nation, Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation and has several other names. The gang is considered as most aggressive and brutal gang in America. The gang is known for hitting various senior officers of different departments of the country. Chicago division of the gang has committed various heinous crimes for example: they stolen military weapons; murdered officers and cannibalize prisoner, grouped with terrorists and planned riot in the state on a ...

In the Euthyphro, an ancient Socratic dialogue, Socrates, an eminent philosopher meets Euthyphro, a renowned theologian outside King Archon’s court. After exchanging the usual regards, Euthyphro expresses his shock of seeing Socrates at the court. He enquires to know what could have possibly brought the scholar to the court, not expecting to hear that Socrates was the defendant, which surprisingly turns out to be the case. Apparently, Socrates has been summoned to the court after being accused of corrupting the youths in society. Euthyphro does not know how Socrates corrupts the youth. Socrates explains to him that Meletus, a young ...

Introduction

Plato brought together the major schools of wisdom known at his time into one cognizant philosophy that endures to this day as one of the cornerstones of Western Philosophy. The physical Academy he founded was so renowned in his time and in the years to follow; it remained intact for almost a century through political changes, wars and turmoil. One of the reasons for this is that he sought truth and wisdom. While other philosophies dealt with individual problems Plato looked to the whole of understanding, acknowledged other viewpoints and incorporated them into his own philosophy if they were valid.

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The Apology, by Plato is a version speech that was given by Socrates to defend himself from charges made to him. Some of this charges included being analytical into things that were below the sky and earth and hence believing in different gods (daimonia) from the city gods, corrupting the youth and making the stronger arguments being defeated by the weaker argument, and also teaching people for a fee. In the Apology, Socrates was not making any excuses or apologizing for anything as the word literally means. He is not sorry for anything but making defenses for his actions and beliefs. ...