5/17-The Apology

"Do you imagine that you are prosecuting Anaxagoras, my dear Meletus? Have you so poor an opinion of these gentlemen, and do you assume then to be so illiterate as not to know that the writings of Anaxagorsas of Clazomenae are full of theories like these?"

I chose this quote because it show Meletus at a poor place in the agrument. Meletus is trying to prove Socrates a an Atheist, but confuses him with another philosopher Anazagroas. This makes Meletus look unprepared and not look like he knows what he's talking about. It also makes Socrates look better.

5/15 The Apology

1)Indicate one sentence that you highlighted or underlined (give page number and section number) and write a short paragraph (at least 4 sentences) that explains why you underlined it or highlighted it. Be prepared to share this in discussion.1A)
"Well then, Meletus, you've given ample proof that you have never bothered your head about the young; and you make it perfectly clear that you have never paid the slightest attention to the matters over which you are now indicting me."
I chose this quote becuase it showed Socrates doing what he does best, Dialectics. Meletus anwers all Socrates question just how Socrates knew he would. Then Socrates shows the flaw in his judgment.

5/15 Pericles Funeral Oration

Make a list of some of the Athenian values that you encountered in the text. Choose one a write a couple of sentences (or more) about why it might be good for the trial of Socrates.

• "It seemed to them a mark of honour to our soldiers who have fallen in war that a speech should be made over them" This show freedom of speech. According to the Athenian values, it's okay for Socrates to say what he want's because it's freedom of speech.
• "Our belief in the courage and manliness of so many should not be hazarded on the goodness or badness of one's speech."
• "We do not get into a state with our next-door neighbor if he enjoys himself in his own way, nor do we give him the kind of black looks which, though they do no real harm, still do hurt people's feelings."This value show that Socrates shouldn't have been killed for his ideas.