Socrates and his Explanation of Moral Character and Harm.
This study guide shows that Socrates cannot be guilty of harming youth because his intentions are pure and honesty cannot harm. It also supports Socrates' argument that God has sent him to do specific work and tell the truth. He cannot be harmed by his death because of his purity. The author concludes that those of moral character cannot be harmed even by death. A very basic explanation of the ancient argument. Is there a clear relationship between morality and harm? Is there a relationship between moral character and harm? Socrates believed that there was and he used this relationship to show that he could not be guilty of "corrupting youth " (24c) or "generalized meddling" (25a) with the people of the city of Athens. Even placed on trial for his life he was not willing to waver in his position or to accept a lower moral standard because this moral standard would cause him harm.
