Socrates Compares Himself with a "Gadfly" and Athens with a Lazy

question 44

Essay

Socrates compares himself with a "gadfly" and Athens with a lazy horse. He also claims that for the jury members to put him to death is to harm themselves more than him. What is he trying to say, and do you agree? Explain.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing among options.

Alternatives

Different choices or options that are available in a decision-making process.

Adjusted Corporate Tax

This term might involve adjustments made to the corporate tax reported, accounting for various deductions, credits, and exemptions to reach a tax obligation more accurately reflecting the company's financial activity.

Taxable Income

Income subject to taxes, calculated by subtracting deductions and exemptions from gross income.