The Trial of Socrates
Was Socrates punished by the court for seeking wisdom?
4.1 (18)
34 mins
Explore Socrates’ early life and his curiosity about human nature. Discover how Socrates used questions to guide others toward understanding and truth. Learn about his trial, defense, and ultimate choice to embrace death rather than compromise.
Ep 1:
Born to Question Everything
From stonemason's son to Athens' most provocative gadfly, we trace how Socrates' relentless questioning and controversial disciples set the stage for a fatal collision with the city he loved.
Ep 2:
Charges, Trial, and the Fatal Vote
Three accusers, two explosive charges, and a jury of 500 decide the fate of a philosopher who refuses to beg for mercy—leading to a shockingly narrow, deadly verdict.
Ep 3:
The Hemlock and the Legacy
Facing death by hemlock, Socrates turns his final hours into a lesson on mortality, while his execution ignites debates over truth, faith, and freedom that outlive Athens itself.
Ep 4:
What Socrates Still Teaches Us
Centuries later, Socrates' defiant questioning still challenges us to examine our own certainties—offering timeless lessons on conscience, courage, and the price of intellectual freedom.
Discussions (12)
Hubert
Level 8 · 8 mo agoSocrates' focus on the unexamined life relates to sourcehood. If an action isn't grounded in reflection, is the agent truly in control or just determined?
Chad
Level 5 · 5 mo agoSocrates asking for free meals during his sentencing is peak trolling lol He really chose death over shutting up. His students were literal tyrants so the corruption charge wasn't exactly a wild leap in logic.
Ivan
Level 7 · 8 mo agoThat vote count is wrong. Plato says 30 votes would have changed it. It was 280 to 220.
