Plato "crito"

The Injustice of the Athenians The story Crito written by Plato discusses the conversation between two friends the night before Socrates is to be executed. Moreover, the theme of this debate that Socrates will engage in with his confidant Crito is whether it is acceptable for a just man to break out of jail to avoid his demise. This is an example of a civil disobedience. The question I will answer is what is gratitude? …

…life that the city of Athens had afforded him he was willing to leave peacefully without disrupting the state of Athens. Giving your life out of respect to your government is the most gratitude one could possibly show. Works cited: John Arthur and William H. Shaw, Readings in the philosophy of law (New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall ,2006), 45-48 Arthur, John., and Willam H. Shaw, Readings in the philosophy of law. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006