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he was put to death by drinking hemlock.
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Why was socrates forced to drink poison?
Socrates was forced to drink poison, hemlock, because he was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. He refused to flee the city or accept exile, choosing instead to abide by the decision of the court and uphold his principles of justice and obedience to the law.
What did socrates propose as an alternate punishment at his trial?
Free meals for the rest of his life in the Prytaneum
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.
What happened in the trial of Socrates?
Socrates was put on trial in ancient Athens for impiety and corrupting the youth. He was found guilty and sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock. Socrates chose to accept his punishment rather than fleeing into exile, as he believed in upholding the laws of the city.
What happened to Socrates?
Socrates died in a cell by drinking poison because in his time many people believed that the Socrates method was a bad influence so he was sentenced to death
Why was socrates forced to drink poison?
Socrates was forced to drink poison, hemlock, because he was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. He refused to flee the city or accept exile, choosing instead to abide by the decision of the court and uphold his principles of justice and obedience to the law.
What did socrates propose as an alternate punishment at his trial?
Free meals for the rest of his life in the Prytaneum
What does Socrates prophesize will happn to his murderers?
"And I prophesy to you who are my murderers that immediately after my death punishment far heavier than you have inflicted on me will surely await you."
What happened to Socrates?
Socrates died in a cell by drinking poison because in his time many people believed that the Socrates method was a bad influence so he was sentenced to death
Why do many people consider Socrates to be a martyr for truth and integrity?
He sounds like a martyr because he does not give up his beliefs. His punishment is death for having different thoughts.
What does socrates prophesize will happen to his murderers?
The philosopher Plato who was also a student of the philosopher Socrates wrote out the latter's speech from the criminal trial that determined his death. It is now known as the Apology. In it, Socrates said of the men who condemned him, "And I prophesy to you who are my murderers that immediately after my death punishment far heavier than you have inflicted on me will surely await you." Two of his accusers were killed by the angry mob immediately after socrates was buried. Their houses were burnt. The third accuser fled from Athens and died a dog's death in banishment.
What was his full name Socrates?
Socrates' full name was Socrates of Athens.
Is Socrates single?
No, Socrates is not single.
How did Plato get his good idea?
Socrates taught him
Who was put to death on a charge of corrupting the youth of Athens?
Socrates
What sculptures did Socrates make?
Socrates was not a sculptor. But there is a Socrates Sculpture Park in New York.
Who is older Aristotle or Socrates?
Socrates was older than Aristotle. Socrates was born around 470 BCE, while Aristotle was born in 384 BCE.
