Death of “the” Scholar
Socrates is well known for his ideas that went against the norm. He was a Greek philosopher, believed to have played a major role in shaping Western beliefs. During his time period, Socrates ideas were viewed as irrational and provocative. The Athenian Government believed that Socrates was corrupting and impose ideas to the young that went against their own beliefs. Therefore he was tried and executed. But instead of allowing some other ignorant men to take his life , he took his life with confidence and valor.
There are two different representation of "Socrates death" the first one is a written called "The Death of Socrates" written by Plato himself. The other one is a painting by Jacques-Louis David, which focuses
Socrates is well known for his ideas that went against the norm. He was a Greek philosopher, believed to have played a major role in shaping Western beliefs. During his time period, Socrates ideas were viewed as irrational and provocative. The Athenian Government believed that Socrates was corrupting and impose ideas to the young that went against their own beliefs. Therefore he was tried and executed. But instead of allowing some other ignorant men to take his life , he took his life with confidence and valor.
There are two different representation of "Socrates death" the first one is a written called "The Death of Socrates" written by Plato himself. The other one is a painting by Jacques-Louis David, which focuses