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What does Socrates say to defend himself against the charges of Meletus?
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Who wrote Socrates?
"The Socrates Dialogues" was written by Xenophon and Plato. They were written accounts of discussions that they had with Socrates himself.
To what does 'this' refer when Jocasta tells Oedipus 'Leave now thyself and all thy thoughts of this' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is Teiresias' murder charges against him that Jocasta refers when she tells Oedipus "Leave now thyself and all thy thoughts of this" in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of being King Laius' murderer. He also charges that by the end of the day Oedipus will be destroyed personally and professionally by the knowledge of himself and of the crime against Laius. Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and Laius' widow, rejects what Teiresias says and asks Oedipus to forget Teiresias and listen to her.
How does Othello defend himself against brabantio's charge of witchcraft?
Othello defends himself by explaining that Desdemona was impressed by his stories of military adventures and exploits. As he is explaining that her love for him involves no witchcraft, Desdemona suddenly appears and confirms her genuine love for the Moor.
What is Creon's principal argument with Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is over groundless charges of treasonous conspiracythat Creon has his principal argument with Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, with conspiring to grab royal powers for himself and Thebes' royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Creon defends himself in a spirited but reasoned and respectful fashion. He insists that he prefers not to be supreme ruler of Thebes and that what he says and does is above board and can be verified.
Who is magareus in antigone?
He was a son of King Creon and Queen Eurydice of Thebes. In the Seven Against Thebes, Creon was told by Tiresias that Thebes would be victorious only if Megareus was sacrificed. Megareus willingly sacrificed himself, and Thebes won against the Seven.
When socrates is using those words against his accuser meletus he is undermining meletus?
Socrates is questioning the validity of Meletus's accusations by refuting his claims and pointing out inconsistencies in his arguments. He is trying to expose the weaknesses in Meletus's case in order to defend himself and show that the accusations are unfounded.
Did Aristotle accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth?
No, Aristotle did not accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth. It was actually fellow Athenians who brought charges against Socrates for corrupting the youth and impiety, leading to his trial and eventual execution in 399 BC. Aristotle came after Socrates and was his student, later becoming one of the most famous ancient Greek philosophers himself.
When Socrates is found guilty what is the sentence that he recommends?
When he is found guilty by the jury, Meletus supports sentencing Socrates to death. It is in response to this recommendation that Socrates argues that, since he was in fact assisting in the upbringing of the youth of Athens, he should be given a fine, which he could pay with the help of his friends.
What was Socrates address?
Socrates' address refers to his speech during his trial in 399 BC in which he defended himself against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. He famously declared that he was guided by a divine inner voice, known as his "daimon," which influenced his actions. Ultimately, despite his defense, Socrates was found guilty and sentenced to death by drinking poison.
What happened first in the story the Apology?
In "The Apology," Socrates defends himself against charges of corrupting the youth and impiety, thus providing an account of his life and philosophical mission. This occurs before his trial and eventual sentencing to death.
Why did Socrates kill himself?
Socrates did not kill himself; he was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock as punishment for corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the gods. Socrates had the opportunity to escape but chose to accept the verdict, as he believed in upholding the laws of the city.
If a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself which amendment has been violated?
8th
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 were the charges brought against Socrates?
Socrates was charged with impiety (disrespecting the gods) and corrupting the youth of Athens. These charges were brought against him in 399 BC by the city of Athens, leading to his trial and eventual sentencing to death by drinking hemlock.
If a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself or herself which amendment has been violated?
The Sixth Amendment
F a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself or herself which amendment has been violated?
The Sixth Amendment
How did socrates defend himself against the charge of corrupting the youth and the charge of atheism?
Essentially, he outsmarted his persecutor who accused him of being an atheist and, later, accused him of believing in foreign gods - Socrates pointed out that this was a contradiction.
