The trial and death of Socrates (audio)
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Anytus, a high ranking politician in Athens, defends his status to Socrates in an argument. Socrates argues that he should be judged upon his own merits. Anytus believes that Scorates is criticising democracy in Athens. Socrates further encourages this misinterpretation by responding that he feels t More…hat democracy will only work when all those with the power to vote can be trusted to use it wisely. The extract ends with Anytus stating that Socrates has clearly set himself against the state of Athens by expressing his opposition to Democracy.