His approach to philosophy was admirable as he sought out actual knowledge instead of gloating over outwitting whoever he was arguing with. He never desired money or fame and was content with living a humble lifestyle. His acceptance of the juries decision was pivotal as by doing so he essential became a martyr who was willing to die for what he believed in. In conclusion I believe that Socrates was wrongly sentenced to death. He hoped that the people of Athens would see the error of their belief system but instead he ended up meeting his demise. I believe he could have reasoned his way out of a death sentence but he was so dedicated to philosophy that he would rather calmly accept his sentence rather than giving up his
His approach to philosophy was admirable as he sought out actual knowledge instead of gloating over outwitting whoever he was arguing with. He never desired money or fame and was content with living a humble lifestyle. His acceptance of the juries decision was pivotal as by doing so he essential became a martyr who was willing to die for what he believed in. In conclusion I believe that Socrates was wrongly sentenced to death. He hoped that the people of Athens would see the error of their belief system but instead he ended up meeting his demise. I believe he could have reasoned his way out of a death sentence but he was so dedicated to philosophy that he would rather calmly accept his sentence rather than giving up his