Trail Socrates Analysis

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1During Socrates’ trail he was charged formally with two important charges being impiety and corrupting the youth with an additional one relating to his questioning of many and their supposedly held wisdom. At his trail Socrates would go on to defend himself against these charges by explaining his actions as well questioning one of his accusers Meletus. Much of Socrates’ defense was focused on addressing each charge individually beginning with past ones than moving on to present charges during which he brings one of his accusers Meletus to the stand. Socrates defending his actions and while succeeding to some level, however, here and there speaks to the Athenian audience with suggestive rewards they should give him for his years which at the …show more content…
On issues such as the corrupting the youth Socrates’ points made of him not being responsible for the youths cross examinations of others and it being more so stemmed from personal frustration others have is what which has led them to blame him can be seen as accurate. Other issues such as turning the weaker argument into the stronger one, mainly drawn individuals being exposed of their ignorance, is also a reflection of his critics and their ignorance. As it was done unintentionally on Socrates’ behalf, nevertheless, again reflect the arrogance many have pertaining to themselves when claiming they hold wisdom they do not have or understand. Addressing his impiety charge much of Socrates’ accuser’s personal knowledge of the subject such as a lack of familiarity with the works of Anaxagoras and a common sense of spirituality reflect dubious accusations that lack substance and reflect much inconsistency. While succeeding on his points, however, Socrates can be seen as unaware of his situation. While proving good reasoning to defend himself, Socrates during his trail can be seen by some as arrogant himself. Some major issues at his defense would be his suggestions of rewards such as Athens providing him free meals for his services and that he is a gift to Athens by god. These two …show more content…
While found guilty much of the events leading up to Socrates’ death was done in a short time. The trail can be assumed to have taken place in a brief period of time and the charges lacking much substance show personal conflict Socrates’ accusers’ had. While prison can be a harsh form of punishment, Socrates was also forced to commit suicide by drinking hemlock. From Meletus’ cross examination the inconsistencies and lack of knowledge or understanding displayed by him can only have one further wonder how accurate his side along with all of Socrates’ critics’ side of the story is or was. Ultimately, being framed by his accusers and their manipulation of what information about Socrates was spread all reflect an untimely and unjust death that one can connect to personal hate they had. Looking at the events from a critical prospective it can be seen Socrates was both aggressively and unfairly put in a situation where his odds of having a fair trial or even explaining himself were irrelevant to a lob sided outcome which was the only reasonable action for the
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