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How did socrates defend himself against the charge of corrupting the youth and the charge of atheism?
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoHe did not. He was sentenced to die by drinking hemlock.
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Why did Socrates kill himself?
Socrates was sentenced to death by the Athens court for the charge of "corrupting" people with his thoughts which were interpreted as against God.
What were the charges brought against Socrates?
Socrates (Gr Σωκράτης) was accused of corrupting youths by promoting ideas of a One God, different than the 12 Gods worshiped at the time. However this was only the surface. The real reasons where that Socrates was that annoying fly that bothers you all the time and does not let you sleep. He liked calling himself "an annoying fly" and that was what he really was: with his continuous criticism of Athenian policy makers, he was destined to be exiled or killed someday... Socrates was always a philosopher focused on humans and on finding your inner self. "Know thy self" (γνώθι σε εαυτόν) is sometimes too much for people to handle...
Why was Socrates highly controversial figure?
Socrates (469-399 B.C.), an Athenian philosopher known for his early reflections on ethics and his development of the Socratic method, caused controversy in 4th-century Athens for several reasons. First, as a self-styled "gadfly," Socrates pressed the Athenians in the streets and the marketplace about their basic convictions and assumptions, and questioned much of traditional wisdom, showing that much of popular opinion had no ground or warrant in right reason. Many Athenians were upset by Socrates' close probing and his denial of traditional beliefs especially with respect to the Greek gods. Secondly, Socrates' association early in life with some opponents of Athenian democracy raised controversy and opposition. Thirdly, because he found a large following among the youth, many Athenians thought Socrates was corrupting the next generation of society. On account of these points of controversy, Socrates was charged with impiety (asebia) and corrupting the youth. An Athenian jury convicted him, and he was compelled to drink the hemlock. Socrates' defence of himself against the charges (or rather Plato's construction of it) can be found in the well-known Apology.
Who wrote Socrates?
"The Socrates Dialogues" was written by Xenophon and Plato. They were written accounts of discussions that they had with Socrates himself.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Trouble with Atheism - 2006?
The cast of The Trouble with Atheism - 2006 includes: Richard Dawkins as himself Rod Liddle as Himself - Presenter John Polkinghorne as himself
What herb did Socrates use to kill himself?
Socrates did not kill himself. He was sentenced to death. He was forced to drink a Hemlock poison.
Why did Athenians put Socrates to death?
They were angry when Socrates called himself a benefactor.
Who was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle?
Plato was a student of Socrates and Socrates self taught himself Plato was the Aristotle
Why did the Athenians put Socrates to death?
They were angry when Socrates called himself a benefactor.
What animal does Socrates compare himself to?
a gadfly
Why Socrates was hanged?
Socrates was hung do to his vocal criticism of democracy in Athens. He was often heard praising Sparta, Athens' archrival, He also was told by the oracle that while many wise men in Athens thought themselves wise they in fact were not. He went on to question many notable figures in Athens Society and determined this fact. He knew he himself was not wise and paradoxically made himself wiser, as he was the only one aware of his own ignorance. This wisdom made many prominent Athenians look foolish and proceeded to turn them against him. He was then taken to court and sentenced for corrupting the Athenian youth and not believing in the gods of the state.
Was Socrates hanged?
Socrates was hung do to his vocal criticism of democracy in Athens. He was often heard praising Sparta, Athens' archrival, He also was told by the oracle that while many wise men in Athens thought themselves wise they in fact were not. He went on to question many notable figures in Athens Society and determined this fact. He knew he himself was not wise and paradoxically made himself wiser, as he was the only one aware of his own ignorance. This wisdom made many prominent Athenians look foolish and proceeded to turn them against him. He was then taken to court and sentenced for corrupting the Athenian youth and not believing in the gods of the state.
