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Socrates believed that by condemning him to death, Athens was losing a valuable source of wisdom and philosophical reflection. He argued that his teachings encouraged critical thinking and self-examination, which were beneficial to society as a whole. Socrates felt that Athens was making a mistake by silencing him, as it deprived the city of an intellectual gadfly that could challenge and improve the community.

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