He reminds those who have accused him that he is virtuous.
Meletus, Anytus, and Lycon were the three accusers who brought charges against Socrates.
According to Plato in the Apology, his teacher Socrates was convicted of 1.) Corrupting the youth and 2.) disrespecting the gods.
Socrates claims that the real reason for the charges laid against him is his commitment to questioning and challenging the beliefs and authority of those in power. He believes that his pursuit of truth and his refusal to compromise his principles are threatening to the established order in Athens.
Socrates claimed that the real reason for the charges laid against him was his commitment to questioning and challenging societal norms and beliefs. He believed that his philosophical endeavors threatened the established order and the power structures of Athens, leading to his indictment and trial.
What defense does Socrates offer against the charges of impiety and corruption of Athens's youth? Socrates had two kinds of charges against him. 1) The Informal charges: He lead youth to investigate the physical world, so that they would not believe in the gods. He was accused of intentionally using bad arguments to do this. He was also accused of taking money for teaching others how to use this bad reasoning. 2) The Formal Charges: He was charged with corrupting the minds of the youth, and introducing them to new gods. Socrates defense to these charges were: 1) Socrates claimed that he had no interest in physical speculation, so he could not lead the youth to investigate the physical world. 2) He also claimed that he never accepted money from any one, and the young followed of their own will. I am not familiar with the second question, so I suggest that you post it again as a separate question and let someone else answer it. Good Luck!
He reminds those who have accused him that he is virtuous.
Meletus, Anytus, and Lycon were the three accusers who brought charges against Socrates.
Socrates says that he is a constant reminder of the non-virtuous actions of his accusers.
According to Plato in the Apology, his teacher Socrates was convicted of 1.) Corrupting the youth and 2.) disrespecting the gods.
The Apology
how does Socrates get into practicing philosophy according to the apology
In 399 B.C.,the authorities of Athens accused Socrates of impiety and corrupting the youth. An other way to say what the charges were are: Heresy and corrupting the minds of the young.
Corrupting the youth and impiety towards the gods are the two main charges brought against Socrates.
He is a constant reminder of his accusers' non-virtuous actions.
Socrates claims that the real reason for the charges laid against him is his commitment to questioning and challenging the beliefs and authority of those in power. He believes that his pursuit of truth and his refusal to compromise his principles are threatening to the established order in Athens.
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Socrates claimed that the real reason for the charges laid against him was his commitment to questioning and challenging societal norms and beliefs. He believed that his philosophical endeavors threatened the established order and the power structures of Athens, leading to his indictment and trial.