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He was convicted of impiety. This charge was used as it carried the death penalty and get rid of his influence. The real motivation was that he was disruptive - 'corrupting' the youth of Athens by teaching them to think for themselves rather than the normal patterns of following like sheep the beliefs and patterns of the masses, and so threatening the interests and wellbeing of the state.
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Did socrates die from an overdose of hemlock?
From hemlock yes but not an overdose it was his death penalty
Who were SocratesPlatoand Aristotle?
These were the the "fathers of philosophy", Socrates being the first. Plato was a student of Socrates and Aristotle was a student of Plato. Their philosophies differed a bit but they did agree that a life of reason is the happiest and best life.
What is the name of Socrates's wife?
Xanthippe, the wife of Socrates, was famous in antiquity for being a scold.
What is the names of Socrates wifes?
Xanthippe, the wife of Socrates, was famous in antiquity for being a scold.
What did Socrates find out about politicians poets and artisans?
Socrates found that many politicians were more concerned with their own gain than the well-being of the city, poets were often guided by passion rather than reason, and artisans were skilled in their craft but lacked understanding of the greater truths.
How should you punish a new born for crying?
You should not punish a newborn for crying. You should investigate and find the reason for the crying. This could be anything from colic, dirty diaper, not being burped correctly after feeding and the list goes on and on. A newborn doesn't cry for no reason and is attempting to communicate in it's limited 'vocabulary.' Never punish a child for anything that is beyond its control and, to a newborn, EVERYTHING is beyond their control.
How does Socrates reason with Meletus?
Socrates argues against Meletus that he cannot knowingly corrupt the youth because it would be against his self-interest, as the well-being of the youth would also benefit him. He also argues that it is contradictory for him to believe in other spiritual beings while also being accused of not believing in the gods. Socrates reasons that it does not make sense for him to intentionally harm Athens by corrupting its youth.
How do you punish your employee for lying on being sick?
if they no u no just tell it to them straight if they don't then get them to admit and punish them how u fell
How old was Socrates children when he died?
Socrates' three sons were in their youth when he died, with the youngest being around seven or eight years old.
Was Socrates a god?
By definition, Socrates was not a god. He was a mortal human being, albeit a brilliant one. He may seem that way sometimes, though.
What is the purpose of the death penalty in relation to the law?
If a person has committed a serious enough breach of the law, the death penalty removes all opportunity for that person to commit another similar breach in the future, by reason of that person not being alive and thus unable to do anything.
What are some disadvantages of being a judge?
You get to punish people for their actions.
