| FrC 14I Spring 2014 |
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• On page 43 = 43b, Crito says, “It was on purpose that I did not wake you, so that you should spend your time most agreeably.” In this type of situation, is it better for someone psychologically to sleep more than to be awake and aware? Or does it depend on the type of person?—CSt
• On page 44 = 43d-44a, do you really believe that Socrates would be going against his own fate by not accepting to die in prison?—DE
• Do you think dreams actually come true? As in what you dream will happen to you later in life? Referring to Socrates dream on page 44 = 44a-b.—CJM
• page 45 = 44c-45a: Socrates is choosing his ideals over his life by voluntarily staying in prison to be executed when his friends could help him to leave. What would it take for you to choose your ideals over your own life?—MT
• Referring to page 45 = 44c when Socrates and his Crito are discussing who’s opinion matters most; which groups opinion matters most to you?—ASC
• On pgs 46-47 = 46b-47a, Socrates explains why you shouldn’t be concerned about the opinions of the masses and only the opinions of wise men. Do you agree with this? If this is so, how does this apply to politicians who are elected by the masses or those on trial with a jury?—MO
• On page 47 = 47a, Socrates is quoted saying that “One should value the good opinions and not the bad ones?” How accurate of a statement is that and should it be applied and followed in everyday life?—LH
• P. 47 = 47a: Crito believes that “the good opinions are those of wise men, the bad ones those of foolish men. . .” What truly separates the wise men from the foolish men?—HW
• After Crito convinces Socrates to be rescued he agrees that not all advise is equal in value, like how a man concerned with his help should only listen to his doctor. Why do you think people are more willing take the advise of their friends and family than trained professionals? [p. 47 = 47b]—NB
• Page 47 = 47b Socrates discusses how a man should only follow the opinion of a wise man or a more educated man. If this is the case who does Socrates follow?—CB
• P. 49 = 49b. Do you agree in Socrates’ argument that it is wrong to do harm to those who did harm by you?—CSz
• On pg. 53 = 52d-53a Socrates talks about how he made a commitment to abide by the laws when he chose to be a citizen of Athens. How important do you think a man’s word is? Should he have escaped and lived?—DS
• In general, why do you think Socrates resists freedom and what does this say about his character?—RG