63d-64a2 (English Notes)

Question 1

Why is the intrusion of the executioner important?

Answer 1

Plato shows an attitude to death, throughout all this, consistent with Socrates’ philosophical viewpoint.

Question 2

Why is this scene important for Socrates’ argument?

Answer 2

The intrusion of the court scene was similar; this is real, it’s not a joke. Therefore, Socrates’ reaction is more admirable because he stays consistent with his views in the face of adversity i.e. the executioner offering two or three doses.

Question 3

Why is the reference to the judges important?

Answer 3

It’s a break in the conversation about attitudes to death. It doesn’t tell us what attitude Socrates has to death, it shows us what attitude he has to death.

Question 4

What’s an example of the language assessing the strength an argument?

Answer 4

eikotoos

Question 5

How is the theme of consequences for “real philosophers” referenced in this passage?

Answer 5

We have more talk about someone who’s really a philsopher