Socrates
The cause of death for
was execution by poison
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Socrates is a name often relied upon when historians want to invoke a notable person from antiquity. There is good reason for the fame and ... Ober, William, B. "Did Socrates Die of Hemlock Poisoning?" In Boswell's Clap & Other Essays. Medical Analyses of Literary Men's Afflictions. New York: Harper & Row, 1988.
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On a day in 399 BC the philosopher Socrates stood before a jury of 500 of his fellow Athenians accused of "refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state" and "of corrupting the youth." If found guilty; ... I have heard that one should die in silence. So please be quiet and keep control of yourselves.' These words...
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Socrates looked at him and said: I return your good wishes, ... Socrates a little ... offend in this way, for I have heard that a man should die...
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Socrates. Why have you come at this hour, Crito? It must be ... Soc. I will tell you. I am to die on the day after the ... Cr. And what was the nature of the vision? die on the third day.
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Historically, Socrates died by "drinking hemlock". People do not usually say that Socrates died by "swallowing hemlock". An implication of "drink" is that the person doing the drinking is doing so voluntarily. ... How Did Socrates Die? by Nick Yee...
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Greek philosopher whose method of asking questions to prove his points made him famous. This 'Socratic Method' also served to make his opponents understand how little they knew. ... He was convicted of corrupting the minds of the youth and sentenced to die. He drank hemlock, ... Related Resources:; The Life and Death of Socrates;
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