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the Apology, Socrates compares himself both to Achilles and to a
gadfly. Explain the significance of these analogies.
2. Is philosophy a danger to a political community? Or is philosophy beneficial to a political community? Or is it both? What point of view is presented in the Apology? 3. Is Socrates truly guilty of corrupting the young? How successful is his defense against this charge. If it is successful, explain how Socrates rebuts this charge. If it is not successful, explain why Socrates presents an inadequate defense. 4. Is Socrates truly guilty of impiety? How successful is his defense against this charge. If it is successful, explain how Socrates rebuts this charge. If it is not successful, explain why Socrates presents an inadequate defense. 5. Did Socrates present the kind of defense that was most likely to lead to his acquittal? If not, why not? 6. Why does Socrates philosophize?
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