Socrates outlines his views very well in Crito, and he is thorough in both explaining and supporting his arguments on life-worth and the morality of escaping punishment. Socrates begins by asking Crito what “the truth” really is. And he explains to Crito that the truth is nothing more than “what we have always said. Whatever the popular view is, and whether the consequence is pleasanter than this or even tougher, the fact remains that to commit injustice is in every case bad and dihonourable for the person who does it” (49b). And as Socrates also says, to li

Socrates is on his deathbed when he recites those famous words on life. Granted he is awaiting his execution, his pessimism is somewhat understood. However, Socrates has convinced himself, and he is determined to convince Crito as well, that in the state’s mind, he has disobeyed the law, and he is of no value to the society of Athens. Moreover, Socrates concludes that a life is not worth living, unless it is lived well…and he has not lived his life well. Socrates seemed like a levelheaded member of his society, and for this reason, it is baffling to think that he could take such a depressing standpoint on life. Rather, one would expect Socrates to live as a role model for his society; to life his life to its fullest, and live with mistakes – hoping that others may learn from him.

Life is precious, and every life is worth living. Society functions on the coexistence of all different types. To say that a life is not worth being lived is a tragedy in itself. The really important thing is to live, AND to live well.

ve an honorable and just life (which he has already said is the only life worth living) one must never commit an injustice, even when an injustice has been consummated upon them. Furthermore, Crito agrees that neither shall a man commit an injury on another, even if they have been injured themselves (49c). Socrates continues by proposing that “Both in war and in the lawcourts and everywhere else you must do whatever your city and your country commands, or else persuade it that justic

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