Crito
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Socrates did not say, 'Even a bad law is a law.'
The source of controversy regarding his speech and thoughts, Crito
"Crito" is a work that shows Socrates' last philosophical reflections at the crossroads of life and death.
He was unjustly sentenced to death, but it is said that he refused to escape, saying, "Even a bad law is a law," and drank poison.
But he never said this, and it is highly controversial whether he actually held such thoughts.
Crito is the epicenter of this controversy.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison and drink the poison? Why should we obey the commands of the state and the law? Should the right of civil disobedience be defended? Through Crito, we are drawn into discussions of political philosophy and the philosophy of law.
The source of controversy regarding his speech and thoughts, Crito
"Crito" is a work that shows Socrates' last philosophical reflections at the crossroads of life and death.
He was unjustly sentenced to death, but it is said that he refused to escape, saying, "Even a bad law is a law," and drank poison.
But he never said this, and it is highly controversial whether he actually held such thoughts.
Crito is the epicenter of this controversy.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison and drink the poison? Why should we obey the commands of the state and the law? Should the right of civil disobedience be defended? Through Crito, we are drawn into discussions of political philosophy and the philosophy of law.
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For I am now, not for the first time, but always, one of those who do not follow any other principle that belongs to me except that which, by reasoning, seems to me to be the best.
So, just because this fate has befallen me, I cannot now throw away the principles I have previously spoken of.
They seem to me much the same as before, and I hold the very same principles in priority and respect as before.
If we can't offer you anything better than these now, you know I won't agree with you.
We will not consent even if the majority forces frighten us with more goblins than we do now, with imprisonment, execution, and confiscation of property, as if we were children.
--- p.46b~c
Whether the majority agrees with us or not, whether we have to endure more or less severe hardships than we are experiencing now, is it always wrong and shameful to do unjust things to the one who does them? Do we argue this or not? … … Therefore, even if we are treated unjustly, we should not do unjust things in retaliation, as the majority think.
Because unjust actions should never be done.
--- p.49b
Socrates: … … Know this.
As far as I am concerned, if you argue against them, your argument will be in vain.
But if you think there's something more you can do, let me know.
Crito: Socrates, I have nothing to say.
SOCRATES: Well then, let's leave it at that, Crito.
And since God leads us this way, let us do so.
--- p.54d~e
Socrates's refusal to escape prison and his choice of death was not because he believed that even a bad law was still a law.
He never said that a bad law is a law, nor does he seem to have held such an opinion.
… … However, we should not assume that Socrates held the view that all bad laws, that is, all unjust laws or legal commands, should be unconditionally disobeyed.
He seems to have clearly recognized the distinction between cases in which disobedience is justified and cases in which it is not.
So, just because this fate has befallen me, I cannot now throw away the principles I have previously spoken of.
They seem to me much the same as before, and I hold the very same principles in priority and respect as before.
If we can't offer you anything better than these now, you know I won't agree with you.
We will not consent even if the majority forces frighten us with more goblins than we do now, with imprisonment, execution, and confiscation of property, as if we were children.
--- p.46b~c
Whether the majority agrees with us or not, whether we have to endure more or less severe hardships than we are experiencing now, is it always wrong and shameful to do unjust things to the one who does them? Do we argue this or not? … … Therefore, even if we are treated unjustly, we should not do unjust things in retaliation, as the majority think.
Because unjust actions should never be done.
--- p.49b
Socrates: … … Know this.
As far as I am concerned, if you argue against them, your argument will be in vain.
But if you think there's something more you can do, let me know.
Crito: Socrates, I have nothing to say.
SOCRATES: Well then, let's leave it at that, Crito.
And since God leads us this way, let us do so.
--- p.54d~e
Socrates's refusal to escape prison and his choice of death was not because he believed that even a bad law was still a law.
He never said that a bad law is a law, nor does he seem to have held such an opinion.
… … However, we should not assume that Socrates held the view that all bad laws, that is, all unjust laws or legal commands, should be unconditionally disobeyed.
He seems to have clearly recognized the distinction between cases in which disobedience is justified and cases in which it is not.
--- From the work introduction
Publisher's Review
Socrates did not say, 'Even a bad law is a law.'
The source of controversy regarding his speech and thoughts, Crito
"Crito" is a work that shows Socrates' last philosophical reflections at the crossroads of life and death.
He was unjustly sentenced to death, but it is said that he refused to escape, saying, "Even a bad law is a law," and drank poison.
But he never said this, and it is highly controversial whether he actually held such thoughts.
Crito is the epicenter of this controversy.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison and drink the poison? Why should we obey the commands of the state and the law? Should the right of civil disobedience be defended? Through Crito, we are drawn into discussions of political philosophy and the philosophy of law.
A rational way of life that pursues the best principles
Socrates' final choice beyond death
『Crito』 is also a work that clearly shows what principles should be valued in life and how to live.
As a man who handled everything through rational discernment, he tried to live without deviating even an inch from the principles he considered best after careful consideration.
In this respect, it could be said that he was a thoroughgoing principled person.
However, he is not a person who blindly sticks to old principles like a broken clock.
He is a rational person who is willing to abandon his old principles and adopt new ones if, through the question-and-answer style of conversation he always enjoyed, he discovers something better than what he considered to be the best principles.
Crito visits his friend in prison and advises him to escape.
The final appearance of Socrates, who accepts death rather than avoiding it.
Crito is the same age as Socrates, is from the same village, and is a close friend.
He feels sorry for the misfortune that has befallen Socrates and spends his final moments with him.
Unlike Socrates, he was wealthy, and when Socrates proposed a fine that was excessively low compared to the accuser's death proposal in court, he helped Socrates propose a revised proposal, significantly increasing the amount of the fine.
And he strongly advises Socrates, who is in prison and sentenced to death, to escape.
In another of Plato's dialogues, the Phaedo, he worries about Socrates' funeral and closes his eyes at the moment when he drinks the poison and meets his end.
The source of controversy regarding his speech and thoughts, Crito
"Crito" is a work that shows Socrates' last philosophical reflections at the crossroads of life and death.
He was unjustly sentenced to death, but it is said that he refused to escape, saying, "Even a bad law is a law," and drank poison.
But he never said this, and it is highly controversial whether he actually held such thoughts.
Crito is the epicenter of this controversy.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape prison and drink the poison? Why should we obey the commands of the state and the law? Should the right of civil disobedience be defended? Through Crito, we are drawn into discussions of political philosophy and the philosophy of law.
A rational way of life that pursues the best principles
Socrates' final choice beyond death
『Crito』 is also a work that clearly shows what principles should be valued in life and how to live.
As a man who handled everything through rational discernment, he tried to live without deviating even an inch from the principles he considered best after careful consideration.
In this respect, it could be said that he was a thoroughgoing principled person.
However, he is not a person who blindly sticks to old principles like a broken clock.
He is a rational person who is willing to abandon his old principles and adopt new ones if, through the question-and-answer style of conversation he always enjoyed, he discovers something better than what he considered to be the best principles.
Crito visits his friend in prison and advises him to escape.
The final appearance of Socrates, who accepts death rather than avoiding it.
Crito is the same age as Socrates, is from the same village, and is a close friend.
He feels sorry for the misfortune that has befallen Socrates and spends his final moments with him.
Unlike Socrates, he was wealthy, and when Socrates proposed a fine that was excessively low compared to the accuser's death proposal in court, he helped Socrates propose a revised proposal, significantly increasing the amount of the fine.
And he strongly advises Socrates, who is in prison and sentenced to death, to escape.
In another of Plato's dialogues, the Phaedo, he worries about Socrates' funeral and closes his eyes at the moment when he drinks the poison and meets his end.
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- Date of issue: July 31, 2020
- Page count, weight, size: 144 pages | 127*187*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788957336861
- ISBN10: 8957336869
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