Socrates "Crito" Class Notes

What is the main philosophical work discussed in Week 4 of the learning material?

• Plato's Republic

• Aristotle's Ethics

• Plato's Crito

• Socrates' Apology

Where do we find Socrates at the beginning of the context provided in the material?

• Teaching in Athens

• In prison awaiting his execution

• Debating in the marketplace

• Traveling with Crito

According to the material, what is Crito trying to convince Socrates to do?

• Accept his fate

• Escape from prison

• Write a philosophical treatise

• Apologize to the court

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main topics discussed in the material?

• Should we care about what other people think?

• Is it ever morally permissible to break the law?

• Should Socrates become a teacher?

• Would it be morally right or wrong for Socrates to escape?

Consider the question: "Is it ever morally permissible to break the law?" Based on the context of Socrates in Plato’s Crito, what kind of reasoning would students need to use to answer this question thoughtfully?

• Simple recall of facts

• Strategic thinking and moral reasoning

• Memorization of laws

• Listing historical events

According to Crito, why should we care about what others think?

• Because public opinion can have real consequences, such as affecting reputations and outcomes.

• Because it is always morally right to follow the majority.

• Because Socrates told him to.

• Because public opinion is always correct.

What is the main difference between "good" opinions and "bad" opinions according to Socrates?

• "Good" opinions come from those with expertise, while "bad" opinions do not.

• "Good" opinions are always popular, while "bad" opinions are not.

• "Good" opinions are those that agree with the law, while "bad" opinions break the law.

• "Good" opinions are those that make us feel happy, while "bad" opinions make us sad.

According to Socrates, whose opinions should matter in questions of morality?

• The opinions of the wise, or those who know something about justice.

• The opinions of the majority.

• The opinions of friends and family.

• The opinions of politicians.

If an athlete only listened to public opinion about their training, what might be a possible consequence?

• The athlete might not achieve optimal performance due to following unqualified advice.

• The athlete would always win competitions.

• The athlete would become more popular.

• The athlete would never get injured.

How does Socrates justify not valuing the opinion of the general public in questions of morality?

• He argues that the general public does not have particular expertise regarding morality or the nature of justice.

• He believes the general public is always wrong.

• He thinks only his own opinion matters.

• He says the general public is too busy to care about morality.