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Q: Which famous greek philosopher was forced to drink poison?
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What famous Greek philosopher and teacher was forced to drink poison as an enemy of the state?

Socrates was the famous Greek philosopher and teacher who was forced to drink poison as an enemy of the state.


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.


Why was socrates forced to drink poison?

Socrates was tried and accused of corrupting the youth and was forced to drink poison as a punishment.


How did Theodorus of Cyrene die?

He was forced to drink poison.


Who was a famous philosopher from Athens who closely examined and questioned Greek laws?

Socrates was an Ancient Athenian philosopher who openly criticised the system. He was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens. His sentence was death by suicide - he was forced to drink hemlock.


What herb did Socrates use to kill himself?

Socrates did not kill himself. He was sentenced to death. He was forced to drink a Hemlock poison.


Why did the people of Jonestown commit mass suicide?

They didnt want to but there was no way out! In November 18, 1978 918 people died! They were forced to drink a poison called cyanide! And if they didn't drink the poison and the people tryed to leave they would be shot! They even mixed the cyanide poison with purple cool aid so that the kids would drink it!


How did the Athenian pholosopher Socrates die?

He was sentenced to death for disrespecting the gods and corrupting the youth. He was forced to drink a poison that paralyses the lungs.


When did socretes die?

Socrates died in that one year. I'm not sure exactly when, but he did die from drinking poison. He was forced to drink it for expressing his opinion.


Can you drink poison?

No. When you drink poison, you die from whether you are straight to the cemetery or heaven.


What can poison you over time?

Lead. If You drink a drink with traces of lead, you can get leadpoisoning That's how Bach Died. (Famous classical musician for people who don't know who he is)


Can you drink water on Mercury?

No the water will evaporate and you will Burn.