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What was the charge brought against Socrates?

The charge brought against Socrates was impiety (not believing in the gods of the state) and corrupting the youth of Athens.


What 2 things were Socrates convicted of?

According to Plato in the Apology, his teacher Socrates was convicted of 1.) Corrupting the youth and 2.) disrespecting the gods.


Did Aristotle accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth?

No, Aristotle did not accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth. It was actually fellow Athenians who brought charges against Socrates for corrupting the youth and impiety, leading to his trial and eventual execution in 399 BC. Aristotle came after Socrates and was his student, later becoming one of the most famous ancient Greek philosophers himself.


What were the charges brought against Socrates?

Socrates (Gr Σωκράτης) was accused of corrupting youths by promoting ideas of a One God, different than the 12 Gods worshiped at the time. However this was only the surface. The real reasons where that Socrates was that annoying fly that bothers you all the time and does not let you sleep. He liked calling himself "an annoying fly" and that was what he really was: with his continuous criticism of Athenian policy makers, he was destined to be exiled or killed someday... Socrates was always a philosopher focused on humans and on finding your inner self. "Know thy self" (γνώθι σε εαυτόν) is sometimes too much for people to handle...


What does Socrates claim is the real reason for the charges laid against him?

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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Which if the crimes below is one of the two offenses Socrates is accused of?

Corrupting the youth and impiety towards the gods are the two main charges brought against Socrates.


What was the charge brought against Socrates?

The charge brought against Socrates was impiety (not believing in the gods of the state) and corrupting the youth of Athens.


What are the charges laid against Socrates (according to Socrates) that have caused him to be arrested?

He reminds those who have accused him that he is virtuous.


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What 2 things were Socrates convicted of?

According to Plato in the Apology, his teacher Socrates was convicted of 1.) Corrupting the youth and 2.) disrespecting the gods.


If a minor leaves a family home and returns can any charges be brought against them?

Yes, when you return home or if they find you there can be charges brought against you


Does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by the government against a person?

does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by thegovernment against a person


What charges were brought against johnny?

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Did Aristotle accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth?

No, Aristotle did not accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth. It was actually fellow Athenians who brought charges against Socrates for corrupting the youth and impiety, leading to his trial and eventual execution in 399 BC. Aristotle came after Socrates and was his student, later becoming one of the most famous ancient Greek philosophers himself.


In The Apology by Plato what does Socrates claim is the real reason for the charges laid against him?

Socrates says that he is a constant reminder of the non-virtuous actions of his accusers.


What charges were brought against Stephen in the Bible?

he was charged for blasphemy


In The Outsiders what charges were being brought against Johnny?

Manslaughter