The Apology of Socrates

This accusation surprised Socrates at the beginning of the Apology.

• That they should not be deceived by an accomplished speaker like Socrates.

• That they should believe that he is corrupting the youth

• That they should punish Socrates for making fun of the gods.

• That they should stop him from making a weak argument into a strong argument.

Socrates promised that he will tell the whole truth though _____________________

• embroidered and stylized sentences

• the power of Zeus

• things spoken at random and expressed in the first words that come to mind.

This is the first appearance of Socrates in the courtroom at the age of 65.

• True

• False

Socrates reminded the jury to concentrate their attention on his _____________

• The "justness" of his statements.

• embroidered and stylized phrases.

Meletus accused Socrates of making weak arguments into stronger arguments.

• True

• False

The Oracle at Delphi mentioned that there is another person wiser than Socrates.

• True

• False

The young men following Socrates disdained his questioning of people.

• True

• False

Socrates argued that he is NOT willingly corrupting the youth.

• True

• False

If the accusation will be forgotten, Socrates is willing to cease doing philosophy.

• True

• False

According to Socrates, a person who fights for justice must live a public life.

• True

• False