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Why didn't some people in Athens appreciate the teachings of Socrates?
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∙ 15y ago
they thought he was crazy
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Was Socrates loved by everyone in Athens?
Many people loved Socrates, but not by everyone.
Why did the people of Athens vote against Socrates as they did?
The people of Athens voted against Socrates because they believed his philosophical teachings were undermining traditional values and corrupting the youth. Socrates' questioning and challenging of societal norms and beliefs made him appear subversive to the Athenian authorities. Additionally, his close association with individuals who were later involved in a coup plot against the city-state further fueled suspicion and led to his trial and conviction.
Why was Socrates put to death?
Socrates was put to death for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. It was believed that his teachings challenged the traditional beliefs and values of the city, leading to his trial and subsequent sentence of drinking poison hemlock.
What sentence was Socrates given by the people of Athens?
Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking a cup of poison hemlock for charges of corrupting the youth and impiety (disrespect for the gods) in Athens.
About the ancient famous people who came from Athens Greece?
Socrates and Plato are both philosophers that originated in Athens, Greece.
How did socrates try to help the people of Athens?
Tried to give them a new way of thinking..
Why is Aristotle important?
In most of the ancient world, strong fighters won all the glory. But in Athens, great thinkers and wise men were honored. People listened to them and followed their advice. Even today, people admire the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Their teachings are at the root of modern philosophy and science.
What were Socrates paid for?
Socrates was paid by people who talked to him. most people who me him in Athens town square just got annoyed with him, but some came to him, and those were the people who paid him. it is the same for most philosophers of that time.
Why do you think some athenians found the ideas of socrates so disturbing?
Socrates said that his teachings were good for Athens because they forced people to think about their values and actions. The jury disagreed and condemned him to death. He died by hemlock, a slow-acting poison.
How did Socrates described his role in Athens?
Teaching people to think for themselves, and live a good and virtuous life.
What kind of ruler was Socrates or was he not a ruler?
Athens was a democracy, ruled by the people, so he was one of them. He was a stonemason who served in the army, as a councillor, and in his spare time taught young men to think for themselves - for which he has been called a philosopher.
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.
