Known for his significant impact on the philosophical world, Socrates was one of the first people to truly question individuals and raise the average level of thought to a much higher level. The Last Days of Socrates, especially Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito, written by Plato demonstrate Socrates' great use of the Socratic method as well as rhetoric, the art of persuasion. Many people despised Socrates because they considered his calling impious, as told by the Oracle of Delphi. Although Socrates was put to death for living a life like his, he was very successful during his lifetime. Socrates was successful both in the realm of philosophical truth and in the outside world because humans used rhetorical ways of thinking to find purpose and make decisions without the influence of other members of society. Euthyphro in The Last Days of Socrates is based heavily on Socrates' tale. examining the human mind and seeking answers to rather obvious questions. A specific example of rhetoric within this section of the book is when Socrates speaks to Euthyphro and says: “And perhaps, Euthyphro, when you are asked what the saint is, you do not want to point out to me the essence, but to tell me of some attribute that he attributes to her, saying that holiness has the attribute of being approved by all the gods; you have not yet said what it is" (Euth. 22,11a). In this particular section of Euthyphro, Socrates examines Euthyphro to understand what is holy and what is unholy, what is just and what is unjust. Euthyphro is unable to answer Socrates' questions because he cannot explain in detail what he is thinking. This specific example of rhetoric is used to Socrates' advantage because it shows that he is aware of that... middle of paper..., he has also been exceptionally successful in the outside world, both in individuals and in others. Athens. This new way of thinking helped Athens greatly in several ways. Rhetoric began to be used in political elections, debates, storytelling, and even teaching methods in schools. Just as in the world of thought, the use of rhetoric as a new thought process has helped people make important decisions on their own, varying in reference to things like school and friends. The use of rhetoric also helped people find their purpose in life. During the period in which rhetoric became popular, many people appreciated Socrates' thinking and applied it in numerous ways to their own lives. Socrates' rhetoric was used greatly to his advantage during The Last Days of Socrates and ultimately had a huge impact on the kingdom. of philosophical truth, as well as the outside world, including Athens.