The Trial and Death of Socrates - What Really Happened?

Join us for an engaging exploration of Socrates' life, trial, and death, and discover the significance of his ideas that continue to shape Western philosophy.

In this video, we'll dive into Socrates' background, his unique method of inquiry known as the Socratic Method, and the core themes of his philosophical teachings.

Learn about the historical context of his life and the lasting impact of his trial and execution on the world of philosophy. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the life and legacy of one of the greatest thinkers in history.

[LynnRedwine]

Indeed, Socrates was one of a kind. He was put here to think, question and analyze. Normal people (so to speak) during that period did not have the balls to challenge anything. They were satisfied with the way things were. Then here comes Socrates....shaking things up. His brilliance frightened most and he paid a terrible price. If there is a chance that there is an afterlife, he is one that I would really like to meet up with. I don't have questions. I just want to listen to everything he is willing to speak on.

[eknapp]

We should consider here that the infamous Critias and Alcibiades and others in the 30 tyrants after the war were his most famous pupils. He was also openly anti democratic so the fact that his pupils used his philosophy to attain tyrannical power shouldn’t be a surprise. ALSO this video really only cites Plato’s version of the trial, which is different than Xenophon’s account. The trial was almost certainly not in dialectic format. In fact much of socrates’s “wisdom” can be attributed to Plato’s brilliant dialectic prose.

[blitzme]

your leaving out the other stuff he was doing with the "youth". that was a big part of the trial.

[johnfrancis]

Did not know he believed in an immortal soul.
How did he know?
From Old testament writing?

[AriHariono-np]

I love this kind of video the statue are all six pack and muscular... 😂❤

[jokullna]

What did hey say to corrupt the youth? His opinion of an ancient civilization that was greater than the then ruling power? Atlantis?

[TheArtWithinYou]

Do you know who were the gods of the city?

[kayhong]

As progressively fully democratic as the Athena was then, there was litle place for freedom of speech.