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The trial of Socrates. Information about the charges against Socrates, the trial, and execution of the great Greek philosopher Socrates. Also relevance for today of the trial of Socrates.
What Was the Charge Against Socrates?
What was the charge against Socrates for which he had to commit suicide by drinking a cup of hemlock?
Trial of Socrates
From Richard Hooker's World Civilization site, an opportunity to use Socrates' utremque partem method to determine whether he should have been condemned.
The Trial of Socrates
Encounter re-visits the trial of Socrates to discover the relevance for today of the issues he raised about the relationship between reason and religion.

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