In the reading, we find this passage: "Socrates, this time we will not mind Anytus, and will let you off, but upon one condition, that you are not to inquire and speculate in this way any more, and that if you are caught doing this again you shall die; if this was the condition on which you let me go, I should reply: Men of Athens, I honor and love you; but I shall obey God rather than you, and while I have life and strength I shall never cease from the ..."

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Socrates is being warned to stop his "inquiry and speculation" which refers to his practice and teaching of philosophy. He clearly states that he will disobey this order because he sees it as going against his duty to obey God's will. There is no indication of his goal being the perfecting of the state government or the overthrow of the current government.

In the Reading, We Find This Passage: "Socrates, This Time