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This 3 page paper examines the idea of breaking the law and why that is immoral. A quote from the classic work is included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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the rule of law is examined. After all, while many feel it is wrong to break the law, there have been people who have historically done this not only to
make a point, but for the sake of morality. In the context of the Crito, Socrates is wrongly imprisoned and has the chance to break out of jail. His friend
Crito would help him, but Socrates refuses the help for a number reasons. His classic argument goes to the idea that even though he does not belong in prison, it
would be wrong to commit a crime against the state. That is, he is in prison because he is in a social contract of sorts. He has agreed to the
law and it is therefore imperative that for the sake of justice he remains in prison and take what fate has given him. Someone reading The Crito might be thinking
that Socrates is a fool for not accepting his friends help. In his heart, Socrates knows he is a good person and does not belong behind bars. Why does he
not accept Critos help? Another way to look at it is to look at contemporary society. The Crito is a tale that is in a different time and place and
almost seems like a fairy tale. Yet, if one were to consider that Socrates was a part of a culture that did have laws, one would also have to believe
that it was somewhat similar to the system in place today. In the United States for example there have been many innocent people on death row. Over time, either they
were executed or freed. Sometimes, it seems as if a case was a "close call" and in fact the possibility of mistakes is a good argument against the death penalty.
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