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Socrates' death was similar to a Greek tragedy because it did not end in his favor. Like many tragedies, the good guy usually dies or loses.

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How was socrates death similar to greek tragedy?

Socrates' death was similar to a Greek tragedy because it did not end in his favor. Like many tragedies, the good guy usually dies or loses.


Who was put to death on a charge of corrupting the youth of Athens?

Socrates


What greek philosopher was put on trial and sente ced to death?

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Who was the famous greek who was condemned to death by drinking a deathly poison?

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What crisis threatened the Greek polis and is believed to have led to the revolutionary changes in Greek philosophy?

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Who was a Greek philosopher condemned to death for heretical teaching?

Socrates was forced to drink hemlock, a poison, for teaching youth to question authority and dogma.


Who was greek philosopher plato's mentor?

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When was The Death of Socrates created?

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Which Greek philosopher was put to death with a poison made hemlock?

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What Greek philosopher was sentenced to death for his teachings?

hippocrates. he was known as the gadfly of athens and was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. he drank it calmly and then sat and talked casually to his disciples, wauting for the poison to take affect.