POLS 250 Chapter : Pols 250 Fall term readings part 2 The apology and The Crito by Plato.docx

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Political Studies
• Course: POLS 250
• Professor: Colin Farrelly

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Pols 250 fall term readings part 2 (the apology and the crito by plato) To spread wisdom he says that he must question the wise men and expose false wisdom and ignorance. Socrates doesn"t fear death: one can only fear what they know, since he doesn"t know death he can"t fear it. Meletos: the good influence the laws: people and horses- all people have an influence on the youth, socrates. Not just anyone can improve a person. Just like only a horse trainer can condition a horse: meletos: wicked people intentionally cause harm which causes detriment to other people, sorates: if one does harm to society, you harm yourself as well. Those who cause harm unintentionally should be rehabilitated not put on trial. Meletos and socrates on the supernatural: meletos: there are o gods, socrates: in order to believe in supernatural matters, you have to believe in supernatural beings.