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What does Socrates say to defend himself against the charges of Meletus?
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Who wrote Socrates?
"The Socrates Dialogues" was written by Xenophon and Plato. They were written accounts of discussions that they had with Socrates himself.
To what does 'this' refer when Jocasta tells Oedipus 'Leave now thyself and all thy thoughts of this' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is Teiresias' murder charges against him that Jocasta refers when she tells Oedipus "Leave now thyself and all thy thoughts of this" in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of being King Laius' murderer. He also charges that by the end of the day Oedipus will be destroyed personally and professionally by the knowledge of himself and of the crime against Laius. Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and Laius' widow, rejects what Teiresias says and asks Oedipus to forget Teiresias and listen to her.
How does Othello defend himself against brabantio's charge of witchcraft?
Othello defends himself by explaining that Desdemona was impressed by his stories of military adventures and exploits. As he is explaining that her love for him involves no witchcraft, Desdemona suddenly appears and confirms her genuine love for the Moor.
What is Creon's principal argument with Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is over groundless charges of treasonous conspiracythat Creon has his principal argument with Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, with conspiring to grab royal powers for himself and Thebes' royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Creon defends himself in a spirited but reasoned and respectful fashion. He insists that he prefers not to be supreme ruler of Thebes and that what he says and does is above board and can be verified.
Who is magareus in antigone?
He was a son of King Creon and Queen Eurydice of Thebes. In the Seven Against Thebes, Creon was told by Tiresias that Thebes would be victorious only if Megareus was sacrificed. Megareus willingly sacrificed himself, and Thebes won against the Seven.
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.
Who wrote Socrates?
"The Socrates Dialogues" was written by Xenophon and Plato. They were written accounts of discussions that they had with Socrates himself.
If a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself which amendment has been violated?
8th
What herb did Socrates use to kill himself?
Socrates used poison hemlock to kill himself. Hemlock is a highly toxic plant that affects the central nervous system, leading to respiratory failure and death.
Why did Athenians put Socrates to death?
They were angry when Socrates called himself a benefactor.
Who was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle?
Plato was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle. He founded the Academy in Athens and his writings form much of the foundation of Western philosophy.
If a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself or herself which amendment has been violated?
The Sixth Amendment
Why did the Athenians put Socrates to death?
The Athenians put Socrates to death because he was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. His philosophical teachings challenged the beliefs and values of the society, leading to his trial and subsequent conviction.
What animal does Socrates compare himself to?
Socrates compares himself to a gadfly, which is a biting fly that often acts as an irritant to horses and cattle, in his defense during his trial in Athens. He argues that, like the gadfly's role of awakening and prodding the lazy animals to move and improve, his philosophical questioning serves to challenge and stimulate the minds of Athenians towards greater wisdom and self-examination.
How did socrates defend himself against the charge of corrupting the youth and the charge of atheism?
Essentially, he outsmarted his persecutor who accused him of being an atheist and, later, accused him of believing in foreign gods - Socrates pointed out that this was a contradiction.
Who taught Socrates?
Socrates was not taught by any specific teacher but was influenced by the teachings of earlier philosophers such as Anaxagoras and Protagoras. He also engaged in dialogue with his contemporaries and sought knowledge through questioning and critical thinking.
F a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself or herself which amendment has been violated?
The Sixth Amendment
