Discussion 4: Why does Socrates claim ( on pages 42 and on pages 46-47) that what he is doing is highly beneficial to the citizens of Athens? What is his argument (or what are his arguments) for this? What does he assume would be appropriate in exchange for his services? Think back to the material that Hughes and Stone gave us about what had been happening in and around Athens in recent years. How do you think various groups of jurors hearing his arguments would respond to him? Why?
1. Read Plato’s Apology, Biffle pages 32-59, doing the written exercises as you read.