2007-02-03 07:57:32 · 4 answers · asked by indiangal_84 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No clue what you're talking about. Next time give more details if you want more answers (like links to what "rules of Athens" you're referring to and HOW Socrates broke those rules.)
2007-02-03 08:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that you need to read Socrates, and do your own homework.
Socrates is very interesting. I wrote a paper as an undergrad in philosophy comparing him to another person who challenged the powers that be, attempted to get people to question authority, and think for themselves. The person I compared him to was the Nazarene named Jesus. They were very similar people. The paper was well received by the prof, but friends of mine who were christian didn't appreciate the comparison.
You should read it for yourself.
2007-02-03 08:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socrates undermined the power structure of his day and was accused of being a godless rabble rouser. He was sentenced to death in part because he would not repent and acknowledge his "guilt".
He wasn't part of the elite and insulted them by continuing to to question the establishment encouraging other to do the same.
2007-02-03 08:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was accused of breaking the law by "corrupting the young". Basically, the Athenian establishment powers didn't like his street-preaching. Mostly he was just asking people questions and getting them to think for themselves.
That any law was actually broken is debatable, as "corrupting the young" is a matter of interpretation.
2007-02-03 08:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋