In the Crito, Socrates argues with his friend and follower Crito about escaping from the prison where Socrates awaits execution. Crito unsuccessfully tries to persuade Socrates to escape from prison, but the latter is adamant and chooses to remain in prison and meet his fate. This article argues that Socrates had strong beliefs in his arguments. Therefore, the document defends Socrates' decision by citing it as accurate and praiseworthy even though it marked the end of his life. First, the article examines Crito's propositions, highlighting their eminent strengths and destabilizing shortcomings. The second part examines Socrates' defense underlining why it was the right choice. The main focus will be on Socrates' central argument, based on justice and the fact that committing injustice defames the soul. Therefore, the article concludes by stating that a tainted, distraught and ruined soul is not worth living with. Propositions of Crito According to Crito, there are three main reasons why Socrates should escape from prison. In particular, Crito offers self-centered excuses for Socrates' escape. In fact, two of the reasons do not hold up, while the third focuses on the responsibility of the victim towards his offspring. Crito begins by suggesting that Socrates flee because not doing so will hurt him doubly. First, Crito enjoys a warm and cordial friendship with Socrates. Therefore, his execution would shock and melancholy him. On the other hand, Crito states that Socrates' execution will damage his reputation. People will tease, taunt, and mock him for valuing his money more than his friend's life. This is because Crito can bribe Socrates to get him out of prison. According to Crito, the population will be detrimental to him if...... middle of paper ......convinced that it is not important to live but instead to live a just and moral life. The second argument that supports Socrates' decision to remain in prison is that of the repercussions on the city of Athens. If Socrates fled, the city of Athens together with its fabric, its laws, would be annihilated. By extension, the destruction of the city of Athens equally destroyed the lives of Athenians. Socrates argues that harming others is similar to harming one's own soul because such an act constitutes an unjust act. Therefore, it was a wiser decision to meet death rather than escape. Finally, Socrates considers the consensual argument in his decision to remain in prison. Escaping from prison broke the consensus with his city and such an act constituted an injustice. It therefore constituted defaming one's soul and, therefore, it was better to die than to live with an unjust soul.