The Controversy Of Socrates

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I chose the topic of Socrates for many reasons.
When we were learning about him in class, I thought that it was interesting because of what he decided to do with his life, and how he decided to live it.
He didn’t back down, or follow the laws of Athens, and he stood for what he believed in.
Socrates was a man who greatly changed history, such as teaching Plato who then went on to become a very successful philosopher.
Socrates influenced many, and he was a very humble, and down-to-Earth man. He made a big impact on many people, and that is why decided to research more about him

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