The Athenians found Socrates guilty on three charges: (1) corrupting the youth, (2) failing to recognize the established divinities (3) introducing new divinities. Do you think that there are times when societies should punish individuals on these grounds?
Need some opinions to work off of.
2006-11-13 11:03:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ashton W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
no, because people are actually just introducing their ideas!
a little info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates
in case you need it!
2006-11-13 11:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo User 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to the first one, corrupting the youth. That is still an offense that is punishable - underage drinking, statutory rape, child molestation,
Failing to recognize the divinities - we are still debating as to what or who the divinities are! So hard to punish on that one although certain churches will try to make you feel very guilty if you don't recognize their divinity.
Introducing new divinities - I think this is a cult which can be wrong if it incites violence or encourages its followers to break the laws. But just saying you are the supreme ruler or your ear of corn is the all knowing, is not illegal. Of course we might lock you up in a padded room if you are serious about your new divinity.
2006-11-13 19:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the three charges
are all forms of
destroying social order
therefore,
the question is:
how much freedom can a society allow it's members?
--in reference to the degree that the members' actions jeopardize the society's rules
g'luck on your paper!
2006-11-13 19:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋