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- In the Crito, Socrates argues
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Card 11 / 63: In the Crito, Socrates argues that:
A)
The laws and customs of Athens as administered take precedence over individual conscience.
B)
Because he has been unjustly charged and convicted, he welcomes death because justice can only exist in the underworld.
C)
Because he has been unjustly charged and convicted, his execution will solidify his argument made in the Apology that justice can only be realized by living a private life of contemplation.
D)
His execution will eventually cause the citizens of Athens to feel guilty for what they have done, and will ensure that his arguments and legacy endure.
Answer:
A) The laws and customs of Athens as administered take precedence over individual conscience.
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Attribution:
Introduction to Western Political Thought. The Saylor Academy 2014, http://www.saylor.org/courses/polsc232/
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