Plato tried to convince Socrates to escape the death penalty. Plato told Socrates “O! my beloved Socrates, let me entreat you once more to take my advice and escape. For if you die I shall not only lose a friend who can never be replaced...” This statement tells us that Socrates was in fact not only a good teacher, but a friend to most of his students. Plato was expressing to Socrates how important he was to him and how Plato could never be replaced. However, Socrates was not convinced and he presented Plato with the question “Ought a man to do what he admits to be right, or ought he to betray the right?” Plato replied “He ought to do what he thinks right.” Socrates explained to Plato how important it was for him not to do any wrong even though wrong has been done to him. This also shows how Socrates was a humble man that stood by his morals even if it meant death. After Socrates explained to Plato how important it was to do what was right Plato accepted his wishes and went on his way. Even though Plato loved his teacher and friend he had enough respect for Socrates’ morals and he ultimately supported his decisions even if it meant losing a best
Plato tried to convince Socrates to escape the death penalty. Plato told Socrates “O! my beloved Socrates, let me entreat you once more to take my advice and escape. For if you die I shall not only lose a friend who can never be replaced...” This statement tells us that Socrates was in fact not only a good teacher, but a friend to most of his students. Plato was expressing to Socrates how important he was to him and how Plato could never be replaced. However, Socrates was not convinced and he presented Plato with the question “Ought a man to do what he admits to be right, or ought he to betray the right?” Plato replied “He ought to do what he thinks right.” Socrates explained to Plato how important it was for him not to do any wrong even though wrong has been done to him. This also shows how Socrates was a humble man that stood by his morals even if it meant death. After Socrates explained to Plato how important it was to do what was right Plato accepted his wishes and went on his way. Even though Plato loved his teacher and friend he had enough respect for Socrates’ morals and he ultimately supported his decisions even if it meant losing a best