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    Paper February 20‚ 2012 Was the Death of Socrates Justified? The life and death of Socrates is a topic that can spark great debates. Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who was put on trial for two specific reasons. In the Apology‚ we learn that the people of Athens claimed that Socrates did not believe in the gods of their city‚ but in other spiritual things. This was thought to be impious. They also believed that Socrates was corrupting the youth. Socrates did his best at trial to prove

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    Plato`s Defence of Socrates: Retribution In the Defence of Socrates the citizens of Athens condemned Socrates to death. I will explain and evaluate the prophecy that was given before his death. His prophecy held that the citizens of Athens would be harmed by Socrates` death more than he will be. I will explain Socrates reasoning behind his belief that the citizens of Athens will be harmed by Socratesdeath. I will also explain how he attempts to convince them that death is not evil but instead

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    Plato’s “Defense of Socrates” is a detailed account of Socrates being tried before the Athenian court. The “Defense” is written in first person‚ though it is actually written by Plato‚ who is an outside observer to the trial. According to Plato‚ there is a manifold of reasons as to why Socrates was on trial. The Athenians believed Socrates as guilty of blasphemy‚ investigating concepts that failed to acknowledge the presence of gods‚ as well as‚ corrupting the youth. Socrates was on trial for the

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    what is acceptable. Athens as a whole stresses the importance of an active citizen whose life is intertwined with the government. In essence‚ an Athenian citizen can participate in the decision making of the state and will be enthusiastic in carrying out policies that pass in the assembly. Pericles‚ an Athenian statesman‚ makes it clear when he says that "each individual is interested not only in his own affairs but in the affairs of the state as well" (p.147 Thucydides). Socrates‚ a Greek philosopher

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    The Death of Socrates “The Death of Socrateswas painted by a French painter . His name was Jacques Louis David. The painting represents the scene of the death of Greek philosopher Socrates. He was condemned to die by drinking hemlock for the expression of his ideas against those of Athens’ and corrupting the minds of the youth. The painting also depicts both Plato and Crito‚ with the former sitting at the edge of the bed and the latter clutching the knee of Socrates. Socrates had the choice

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    “The Death of Socrates” – Extra-credit The Death of Socrates by Jacques Louis David is a perfect example of a neoclassical painting. As a characteristic of this time‚ the author focuses on symmetry and on the characters’ faces to tell the story. Jacques Louis David uses a smooth texture in his composition and primary bright colors predominantly in the disciples’ robes. It is a secular piece of art that represents a historical moment‚ the death of Socrates‚ a Greek philosopher‚ known as one of the

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    be friends to Socrates are all useless! How could you have been so cowardly‚ or lazy‚ or stingy‚ as to allow you ’friend’ to die? Surely‚ with a little courage‚ energy‚ and money‚ you could have saved him."<br><br>Those are strong accusations coming from someone who obviously did not know Socrates as well as his other students or me. Although‚ I expected that people would react this way to my actions‚ or lack of actions‚ regarding Socrates death.<br><br>For Socrates‚ being executed was the only option

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    Was the U.S. Justified in Going to War With Mexico? (Yes) The United States of America in the 1800’s was a rapidly growing country. Many people moved west for religious freedom while others were strong believers in Manifest Destiny. In order to occupy land‚ settlers had to find land that wasn’t already occupied. Since most of the west was a part of Mexico‚ this was not easy to do. Luckily‚ Mexicans also wanted settlers in their western lands because that area was not developed. Mexico invited

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    The Trial and Death Of Socrates Socrates was charged and had many accusations against him by three men. Meletus whom was the principle accuser‚ Anytus the power behind the prosectution‚ and Lycon the third accuser. During the first three hours of trial‚ Meletus and the other two accusers each mounted a small stage in the law court in the center of Athens to deliver speeches to the jury making the case for the guilt of Socrates. Meletus‚ the youngest of the three accusers made two related

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    Fools Decide Them. Socrates‚ an Athenian philosopher who lived from 469 BC until his very unnecessary death in 399 BC‚ has had his wisdom called into question many times since he has been studied. But to know whether some is wise‚ we must first know what it means to be wise. According to Websters Dictionary‚ to be is wise is : (1) having or showing good judgment; (2) informed; (3) learned; (4) shrewd amd cunning. From this definition‚ it is clear to me that Socrates was wise in every aspect of

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