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To what animal tied to Athens did Socrates liken himself to?

A Gadfly


Which animal does God compare himself to in the book of Hosea?

A leopard


What creature does socrates compare himself to in relation to the city of Athens?

Socrates compared himself to a gadfly in relation to the city of Athens. Just as a gadfly stings a lazy horse to make it move and act with purpose, Socrates believed his philosophical inquiries provoked and challenged the citizens of Athens to engage in critical thinking and self-reflection.


Who wrote Socrates?

"The Socrates Dialogues" was written by Xenophon and Plato. They were written accounts of discussions that they had with Socrates himself.


What herb did Socrates use to kill himself?

Socrates did not kill himself. He was sentenced to death. He was forced to drink a Hemlock poison.


What sculptures did Socrates make?

Socrates was not a sculptor. But there is a Socrates Sculpture Park in New York.


Did socrates write any books?

No, Socrates did not write any books himself. The information we have about him comes from the writings of his students, especially Plato.


What did socrates do in the peloponnesian war?

Socrates himself mentions that he served in the Athenian army during three campaigns : at Potidaea , Amphipolis and Delium .


What Greek philosopher killed himself with hemlock?

This was Socrates who was forced to take hemlock, a deadly poison.


Why did socrates compare himself to a midwife?

Socrates compared himself to a midwife because he saw his role as helping others give birth to new ideas and knowledge, just as a midwife assists in delivering a baby. He believed that through questioning and dialogue, he could assist others in bringing forth their own understanding and wisdom.


Why didn't Socrates become a politician?

He had no interest in this, as he saw himself as a teacher.


Who was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle?

Plato was a student of Socrates and Socrates self taught himself Plato was the Aristotle