The Trial and Death of Socrates

By Plato

Autori

• Platón

Parametri

Pagine

226pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The trial of Socrates, a pivotal event in 399 BC, centers on the philosopher's conviction for corrupting the youth and impiety against the gods of Athens. Documented by contemporaries Plato and Xenophon, this trial highlights the tensions between individual thought and societal norms in democratic Athens. Socrates' execution marked a significant moment in philosophical history, illustrating the clash between free expression and the prevailing moral and religious standards of the time.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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