Socrates
Socrates was executed for corrupting the youth of Athens. He was charged with impiety and corrupting the youth, leading to his conviction and sentencing to death by drinking poison (hemlock).
Athenians believed Socrates was corrupting the youth because he was making them question things. instead of just accepting Greek and Athenian traditions passed down to them, Socrates made them think about and analyze them.
Corrupting the minds of the youth in Athens.
impeity (not believing in Gods) and corruption of youth
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety (not believing in the gods of the city).
The Apology of Socrates was written by Plato, a student of Socrates. It is a record of Socrates' defense speech at his trial in Athens where he was accused of corrupting the youth and impiety.
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.
Socrates had corrupted Athens youth because he made the youth question many things.
Corrupting the youth and impiety towards the gods are the two main charges brought against Socrates.
Socrates was tried on two charges :Not believing in the Athenian godsCorrupting youthLeading the youth of Athens astray, and Impiety.
Socrates was found guilty of corrupting the youth and impiety and was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.