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In the Crito, Crito tries to convince Socrates to escape from prison and flee Athens. Socrates, impersonating the Laws of Athens, argues that he should not escape prison (49b-53a). The arguments hinge on the idea that there is an agreement—a social contract—between Socrates and the Laws, and that were Socrates to escape from prison, he would be violating the terms of that agreement.
(1) In your own words, explicate and explain the arguments. Be sure to reference the discussion between Crito and Socrates (49b-50a) in which they agree to a number of points that are essential to the arguments that follow.
(2) assess and critique the Laws’ arguments.