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There are about as many doubts as that of any historical text. Yes, of course one cannot know whether or not ancient writings speak the truth, but regardless, the texts at least would still hold value. That said, many sources suggest Socrates was an actual historical figure who was widely written about in antiquity, most notably by Plato, Aristotle, Aristophanes and Xenophon. These texts, however, are inconsistent, incomplete, and undoubtedly historically inaccurate. The details of Socrates's life and character remain controversial; nonetheless, his historical existence has never been seriously questioned.

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Did Socrates commit treason?

Socrates was charged with impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens rather than treason. He was found guilty and sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. His trial and execution were seen as more a result of his challenging the traditional beliefs and authority of Athenian society rather than actual treason.


What is the origin and significance of ouroboros steaks in culinary history?

Ouroboros steaks are a fictional concept and do not have any origin or significance in culinary history. The ouroboros is a symbol of a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, representing infinity or cyclicality, and is not related to actual food or cooking practices.


Are creation story's the same as creation myths?

It depends how you define the word 'story'. If you use it to refer to an actual event which is being retold, then, no they are not synonymous. If you use 'story' to refer to a tale that is made-up, then, yes, it means the same as myth. For a Christian, the Creation is an actual historical event which explains the beginnings of our earth and life upon it. For sceptics, the term 'myth' is applied since they choose not to accept it as a record of an event in time.


What is an ad hominem fallacy?

An ad hominem fallacy is when an argument attacks a person's character or traits instead of addressing the actual issue being discussed. It is considered a logical fallacy because attacking the person making an argument does not invalidate the argument itself.


Would Socrates Plato Aristotle and Aquinas concur that all moral and political truth is relative to ones time and place?

No. Since Socrates did not write any books, even though he thought that nothing is more important than living a good life it is difficult to know just what he thought about the relativity of value judgments about moral and political questions. Aristotle would be at least somewhat sympathetic to the idea that moral and political truth is relative, but he would insist, as would Plato, that what most counts is the moral character of the person making the claim (rather than the claim abstracted from an actual situation). In other words, for them, a value judgment is true if a good person thinks it is true. Aquinas would disagree that moral and political truth is relative; since, for him (unlike for the other three) God is responsible for creating truth, truth is absolute although, of course, it is sometimes difficult for human beings to apprehend it. .

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Can you use magic like in Harry Potter?

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