Post by Andrew Craig on Aug 31, 2015 5:19:10 GMT
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was put on trial at the age of seventy for the charges of: that he did not believe in the gods recognized by the state and that he corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings. As for the first charge, Socrates defense is best described as “He neither denies nor confesses the first accusation, but shows in several instances he conformed to the religious customs of his country, and that he believes in God more than he fears man.” (2). The second charge was met by a cross examination of his accuser Melitus. Socrates argues that his accuser has never shown any care for the youth, in Melitus own neglect he has never paid attention to charges that he brings upon Socrates. Socrates brings very powerful arguments to the table that he is not guilty, but in the end he is found guilty and sentenced to death by drinking the poisonous plant hemlock. While in prison Socrates good friend Citro comes to him with plan of escape and safety of his life. Socrates will follow Citro only after the matter is discussed and if it is the right thing to do. He goes on to argue “that it is wrong to return evil for evil” (57) thus his friend Citro has no response and they decide to not go on with the plan of escape. Socrates then goes on to drink the poison with no resistance and passes, quietly and peacefully.
Socrates was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens with teachings of gods and other beings that his country did not believe in. When it comes to religion people are very defensive and are on edge about the unknown and foreign. Socrates spoke about these ideas which in turn ended up with him being put on trial and sentenced to death. Therefore with him being a very old man they should have let him live his life out and die of natural causes instead of a death sentence.
How Socrates Died: A Section from Plato’s Dialogues. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group, 2014.
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
For me there is no conflict between science and religion because I am not a religious person. From my personal experiences the reason there is a conflict between science and religion for some; is that the more we prove science the more religion and its beliefs are disproved. This brings in conflicts to some about whether science is fact or fiction. For example, “instead of talking about spirits as the causes of diseases, we talked about bacteria and viruses.” (21). Also science is about proving theories with facts and proof about: life, creation, the unknown, etcetera. While religion believes in a higher power and everything was created by a higher power and ones purpose in life is controlled by this higher power. Science and religion do not mix well just as water and oil do not go together when mixed together. Some people can separate their beliefs about religion from the facts and science, while some cannot. This conflict of science and religion comes down to each individuals views on both subjects and either is or is not a problem for them and what they decide to do is up to them.
The Great Mystery: Matter vs. Spirit. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group, 2014.
Socrates was put on trial at the age of seventy for the charges of: that he did not believe in the gods recognized by the state and that he corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings. As for the first charge, Socrates defense is best described as “He neither denies nor confesses the first accusation, but shows in several instances he conformed to the religious customs of his country, and that he believes in God more than he fears man.” (2). The second charge was met by a cross examination of his accuser Melitus. Socrates argues that his accuser has never shown any care for the youth, in Melitus own neglect he has never paid attention to charges that he brings upon Socrates. Socrates brings very powerful arguments to the table that he is not guilty, but in the end he is found guilty and sentenced to death by drinking the poisonous plant hemlock. While in prison Socrates good friend Citro comes to him with plan of escape and safety of his life. Socrates will follow Citro only after the matter is discussed and if it is the right thing to do. He goes on to argue “that it is wrong to return evil for evil” (57) thus his friend Citro has no response and they decide to not go on with the plan of escape. Socrates then goes on to drink the poison with no resistance and passes, quietly and peacefully.
Socrates was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens with teachings of gods and other beings that his country did not believe in. When it comes to religion people are very defensive and are on edge about the unknown and foreign. Socrates spoke about these ideas which in turn ended up with him being put on trial and sentenced to death. Therefore with him being a very old man they should have let him live his life out and die of natural causes instead of a death sentence.
How Socrates Died: A Section from Plato’s Dialogues. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group, 2014.
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
For me there is no conflict between science and religion because I am not a religious person. From my personal experiences the reason there is a conflict between science and religion for some; is that the more we prove science the more religion and its beliefs are disproved. This brings in conflicts to some about whether science is fact or fiction. For example, “instead of talking about spirits as the causes of diseases, we talked about bacteria and viruses.” (21). Also science is about proving theories with facts and proof about: life, creation, the unknown, etcetera. While religion believes in a higher power and everything was created by a higher power and ones purpose in life is controlled by this higher power. Science and religion do not mix well just as water and oil do not go together when mixed together. Some people can separate their beliefs about religion from the facts and science, while some cannot. This conflict of science and religion comes down to each individuals views on both subjects and either is or is not a problem for them and what they decide to do is up to them.
The Great Mystery: Matter vs. Spirit. Walnut: MSAC Philosophy Group, 2014.