GVPT 105- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 19 pages long!)
6 Oct 2017
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Socrates apology after being condemned to death for denying deities and corrupting yo. Language, date and purpose of this adaptation is unclear. Much rhetoric and types of speeches that reflect modern day courts. Socrates treats meletus (his accuser) as a lesser man, claiming he is morally deficient. Whether or not socrates actually defended himself is unclear. Shows very clearly that he considers himself one of the best alive. Citizens were defined as men over 20 who owned land, could vote. Smaller group of citizens over 30 served in judicial court. Warning against political power and free speech g youth. Socrates believes in doing good above all, no matter who it hurts. According to crito socrates dying does more harm than good especially to socrates friend. Hopes students will change athens riends and their legacies. People in hereditary principalities are easier to govern because they already know t. Striking down revolt and punishing rebels is strongest way to maintain power.
