Socrates' was sentenced to death by hemlock because he was believed to have been corrupting the youth and teaching them to turn away from the gods. While Socrates repeatedly denied attempting to teach the youth, saying rather that he was simply allowing them to follow him and listen to his dialogues which often centered around the Socratic method of questioning the original questioner, the jury ruled that he should die by poison.
Socrates was sentenced to death in ancient Athens for corrupting the youth, introducing new gods, and not believing in the city's established gods. He refused to renounce his philosophical beliefs and accept a lesser punishment, choosing to uphold his principles even in the face of death. Socrates' death sentence was carried out through consumption of poison (hemlock).
Socrates did not commit suicide; he was sentenced to death by drinking poison as punishment for allegedly corrupting the youth and impiety. There are numerous books that discuss Socrates' trial and the reasons behind his death, such as "The Trial and Death of Socrates" by Plato. These works delve into the philosophical and political factors surrounding his execution.
Socrates' friends, supporters, and students, such as Plato, Crito, and Phaedo, were present at his death.
Socrates died in 399 BC.
Plato was deeply affected by Socrates' death, as Socrates was his mentor and friend. In response to Socrates' execution, Plato wrote several dialogues, such as "Phaedo," "Apology," and "Crito," to preserve Socrates' philosophical ideas and teachings. Plato's work demonstrates his admiration for Socrates and his commitment to ensuring that Socrates' legacy lived on.
Plato was not sentenced to death. It was his mentor, Socrates, who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. Plato himself was not sentenced to death but continued his philosophical teachings and writings.
The Death of Socrates was created in 1787.
Socrates did not commit suicide; he was sentenced to death by drinking poison as punishment for allegedly corrupting the youth and impiety. There are numerous books that discuss Socrates' trial and the reasons behind his death, such as "The Trial and Death of Socrates" by Plato. These works delve into the philosophical and political factors surrounding his execution.
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Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.
Socrates' friends, supporters, and students, such as Plato, Crito, and Phaedo, were present at his death.
Socrates died in 399 BC.
They were angry when Socrates called himself a benefactor.
Plato was deeply affected by Socrates' death, as Socrates was his mentor and friend. In response to Socrates' execution, Plato wrote several dialogues, such as "Phaedo," "Apology," and "Crito," to preserve Socrates' philosophical ideas and teachings. Plato's work demonstrates his admiration for Socrates and his commitment to ensuring that Socrates' legacy lived on.
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Socrates was given hemlock to drink.
Plato was not sentenced to death. It was his mentor, Socrates, who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. Plato himself was not sentenced to death but continued his philosophical teachings and writings.