This trial, immortalized in Plato's dialogues, is one of the founding moments in the history of philosophy, symbolizing the tension between freedom of expression, conscience, and state authority.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Execution of Socrates?
- In 399 BCE, an Athenian court condemned the philosopher Socrates to death on the charges of "corrupting the youth" and "not recognizing the gods of the city"; Socrates died by drinking hemlock.
- When did Execution of Socrates happen?
- 399 BCE