HIST CHP 6: Part 3- Socrates | History, Philosophy & Death

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Socrates proposed all of the following, except:

1. True statements should be logically consistent
2. Knowledge and opinion are two different things
3. Our senses may mislead us

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Finding answers is more important than asking questions

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Why was Socrates' quest for truth considered so dangerous by Athenian society?

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He was ultimately questioning religious beliefs, which in turn threatened the very foundations of Athenian society.

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Why was Socrates sentenced to death?

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He corrupted the youth of the city with his philosophical ideas.

Front

Our main source of information on Socrates comes from _____?

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Plato

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By sentencing Socrates to death, the Athenians:

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accidentally helped preserve his legacy