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Socrates admitted that he was ignorant about the nature of death. He did not know whether it was nothing or something. If it turned out to be something and justice is real, then, since he had lived a just life, death could turn out to be a reward greater than life.

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What is Socrates eye color?

Socrates had brown eyes, some may say blue, but he has brown eyes.


Why does Socrates say he is not afraid of death?

Socrates believes that death is either a dreamless sleep, a journey to another realm where the souls of the dead reside, or a state of complete unconsciousness, all of which he considers peaceful and preferable to the trials and tribulations of life. He also argues that fearing the unknown of death would be illogical, as it is something that is inevitable and beyond our control.


Why does Socrates say that true philosophers seek death?

Socrates believed that true philosophers seek death because they are focused on seeking wisdom and knowledge. They see death as a release from the constraints of the physical world and a way to attain a purer form of existence. By embracing death, they can transcend the limitations of the body and continue their pursuit of truth in the afterlife.


Why was socrates sentenced death because of what?

Socrates was sentenced to death for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. He was seen as a threat to the traditional Athenian values and beliefs, and his teachings were seen as subversive to the established order.


What did Socrates say about death in apology?

Socrates argued in the "Apology" that death is either an unconscious state of nothingness, in which case it would be like a dreamless sleep, or a transition to another place where one can meet other deceased individuals and continue philosophical inquiry. He believed that fearing death is irrational, as it is unknown and may bring a better existence.

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What is Socrates eye color?

Socrates had brown eyes, some may say blue, but he has brown eyes.


Why does Socrates say he is not afraid of death?

Socrates believes that death is either a dreamless sleep, a journey to another realm where the souls of the dead reside, or a state of complete unconsciousness, all of which he considers peaceful and preferable to the trials and tribulations of life. He also argues that fearing the unknown of death would be illogical, as it is something that is inevitable and beyond our control.


Why does Socrates say that true philosophers seek death?

Socrates believed that true philosophers seek death because they are focused on seeking wisdom and knowledge. They see death as a release from the constraints of the physical world and a way to attain a purer form of existence. By embracing death, they can transcend the limitations of the body and continue their pursuit of truth in the afterlife.


Why was socrates sentenced death because of what?

Socrates was sentenced to death for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. He was seen as a threat to the traditional Athenian values and beliefs, and his teachings were seen as subversive to the established order.


What did Socrates say about death in apology?

Socrates argued in the "Apology" that death is either an unconscious state of nothingness, in which case it would be like a dreamless sleep, or a transition to another place where one can meet other deceased individuals and continue philosophical inquiry. He believed that fearing death is irrational, as it is unknown and may bring a better existence.


What did Socrates suicide letter say?

Socrates did not write a suicide letter. He was technically executed by being forced to drink a cup of hemlock juice. Plato described the death. You can read about it onhttp://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/socrates.htm


Did Socrates worship Zeus?

One of the accusations leveled against Socrates in his trial is that he was an atheist because he did not accept the gods of the state. Socrates directly addresses this charge in his apology, since it was the most serious and the one that can lead to a death sentence. Socrates argues that he in fact does accept the existence of the Gods, Zeus included. However he rejected the stories that the State propagated about the Gods. So arguably he worshipped Zeus or else he the state would have sentenced him to death. On the other hand, you can say that he worshipped Zeus to his own personal limits.


Did Socrates say 'to be is to do'?

No, the phrase "to be is to do" is not attributed to Socrates. This quote is actually a modern aphorism combining the ideas of various philosophers such as Socrates, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Immanuel Kant.


What did Socrates say about debt?

"Crito, I owe a cock to Asclepius; will you remember to pay the debt?" - From Plato's account of the trial and death of Socrates. Notes: These were the last words of Socrates. Asclepius was the Greek God of the healing arts. A cock was a traditional sacrificial animal.


Is there any death in Kristen Stewart's family?

I will say she may have some death in her family.


What did the oracle have to say about Socrates?

The Oracle of Delphi said that Socrates was the wisest person because he knew he did not know everything. This statement led Socrates to pursue knowledge and engage in questioning to seek understanding.


When Socrates was in prison at the end of his life what did he say in lament over the financial obligations that he was about to leave behind when he died?

This is from the Wikipedia article linked below: * Socrates' death is described at the end of Plato's Phaedo. Socrates turned down the pleas of Crito to attempt an escape from prison. After drinking the poison, he was instructed to walk around until his limbs felt heavy. After he lay down, the man who administered the poison pinched his foot. Socrates could no longer feel his legs. The numbness slowly crept up his body until it reached his heart. Shortly before his death, Socrates speaks his last words to Crito: "Crito, we owe a cock to Asclepius. Please, don't forget to pay the debt." Asclepius was the Greek god for curing illness, and it is likely Socrates' last words meant that death is the cure-and freedom, of the soul from the body. The Roman philosopher Seneca attempted to emulate Socrates' death by hemlock when forced to commit suicide by the Emperor Nero.