The concepts of theoria, praxis and salvation have a significant influence on the behavior of a person ion the society. Both ‘Crito’ and ‘The Apology’ pinpoints the three concepts and the underlying principle.

The paper will evaluate and examine the Socrates’s theoria, praxis and salvation in philosophy and their overall effects on his life.

The Apology and Crito

In ‘The Apology,’ the concept of theoria is depicted whereby Socrates asks the jury to judge him by the genuine truth rather than doing it on the basis of his oratorical perspective. Socrates’s principle was embedded on truthfulness. The context depicts the significance of truth to Socrates and the Athenian society. Therefore, as far as the truth is upheld in his judgment, he will vividly concur with the penalty. The aspect is further depicted in his argument with Crito on the possibility of escaping from prison. Socrates declines the offer by claiming that the move will depict some disrespect to the Athenian law and authorities.. His objection to escape from the prison amid many persuasions and awaiting death shows how strong he believed in the truth. Therefore, Socrates’s praxis on the truth is pinpointed by his objection to escape from the prison and his failure to believe in the gods.The concept of salvation is expressed in the texts whereby Socrates claims that he would not fear death as far as the due course of the law prevailed.In the Crito, Socrates claims that he believed in reason and justice.

Conclusion

Truth was the main principle of Socrates. Socrates’s theoria,praxis, and salvation are evident in both ‘The Apology’ and the ‘Crito’. Socrates believe in the truth and reason made himnitiate his death.