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Socrates' was sentenced to death by hemlock because he was believed to have been corrupting the youth and teaching them to turn away from the gods. While Socrates repeatedly denied attempting to teach the youth, saying rather that he was simply allowing them to follow him and listen to his dialogues which often centered around the Socratic method of questioning the original questioner, the jury ruled that he should die by poison.

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When was The Death of Socrates created?

The Death of Socrates was created in 1787.


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Socrates ,for one.


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Socrates


What famous philosopher was sentenced to death by poison?

Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.


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It was his faithful pupil Plato who was at Socrates s funeral.


What time period was the death of Socrates?

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Plato was deeply affected by Socrates' death, as Socrates was his mentor and friend. In response to Socrates' execution, Plato wrote several dialogues, such as "Phaedo," "Apology," and "Crito," to preserve Socrates' philosophical ideas and teachings. Plato's work demonstrates his admiration for Socrates and his commitment to ensuring that Socrates' legacy lived on.


Who was sentenced to death for teaching?

Socrates.


Which poison was given to socrates of execute his death penalty?

Socrates was given hemlock to drink.


Why was Plato sentenced to death?

Plato was not sentenced to death. It was his mentor, Socrates, who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. Plato himself was not sentenced to death but continued his philosophical teachings and writings.


When was the death of Socrates?

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