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Socrates’ Death

June 4, 2016 by Chanting Heart Leave a Comment
The Death of Socrates

Socrates was accused of “refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state” and of “corrupting the youth”. He  sentenced to die by drinking poison hemlock. At the time of death, Socrates was 70 years old. He was given the opportunity to suggest his own punishment and could probably have avoided death by recommending exile. Instead, the Greek … [Read more…]

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