How Did Socrates Socieving The Truth Or Virtue?

In the years that followed the Peloponnesian War, unusual and new philosophical teachings and concepts sprung anew. Through the rise and growth of Sophists, Athens and Ancient Greece began to question themselves regarding truth and virtue. With such concepts supposedly being answered by these Sophists, they were not met without opposition. A philosopher named Socrates countered the arguments of the Sophists by exposing their carelessness for the truth and their desire for greed instead. Although Socrates’ behavior was percepted as rebellious, he would soon expose the Sophists for what they are. As well his own strong acceptance for the truth and virtue rather than personal victory.
Beliefs of the Sophists largely consisted of secular-based
He did not alter or change his beliefs in order to convince the judges to choose a verdict that would acquit him. Nor did he make arguments that relied on the emotions of others than could make them have sympathy for such an old man as he. Nor did Socrates attempt to hide from his accusers, instead he confronted them directly and exposed them for the frauds that they are. In one of his last arguments, Socrates states that Meletus and his other accusers aren’t accusing him of teaching falsehoods, but instead of teaching the real and actual truth. For Meletus and his other accusers, the truth is whatever they perceive it to be and that there is no definite answer for anything.
In the end, Socrates was voted guilty of corrupting the youth and impiety by a court of judges. Although his fraudulent enemies attempted to silence both Socrates and the truth, their attempt failed miserably. Even now, after two thousand years, Socrates is still to this day considered to be one of the greatest philosophers that ever lived due to his love and determination to find the truth. Socrates may have passed on, but he nor his teachings for the truth will never be