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    SOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP IN PLATO’S APOLOGY AND CRITO, A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF KENYAN LIVED CITIZENSHIP
    (Tangaza University College, 2022-11-11) MBOLU, VINCENT MUTUNGA
    This study seeks to address the problems which have been affecting Kenyan citizenship using the Socratic in conception Plato’s Apology and Crito in which Kenyans can strengthen their lived citizenship. Since Kenya gained independence, we have experienced many challenges in attempt to live the citizenship described in the constitution. This essay endeavors to provide possible solutions to such challenges. It begins by examining the Socratic notion of citizenship then goes further to analyze the nature of citizenship portrayed by most of the Kenyans. It will point out the real problems hindering Kenyans from being good citizens. The study examines also Socratic citizenship as portrayed in Plato’s Apology and Crito and how it can be used as a model of a good citizenship by the Kenyans. The study will employ contextual analysis method of philosophy to address the problems facing Kenyan citizenship. In addition, it will involve reflective and conceptual method of philosophy especially in concept of Socratic citizenship. In The Apology and Crito, Socrates is depicted as a role model in good morals, responsible citizen, and a citizen who knows how to exercise both democratic and political rights, patriotic, loyal, faithful and virtuous citizen. It is believed that using the Socratic model of a citizen, Kenyans will be able to build and solve the historical challenges they have been facing.