Socrates: Individual Duty vs. Collective Identity

This chapter explores the philosophical themes in Crito, highlighting Socrates' refusal to escape prison and his commitment to the laws of Athens. It contrasts Socratic ideals of justice and sacrifice with modern individualism, while discussing the tension between personal duty and collective identity in ancient Athens. Additionally, the chapter examines the significance of life, death, and the afterlife in relation to religious contexts, particularly through Jewish and Greek perspectives.