Latest / Ancient Greece: Philosophy, Democracy, and Endless War — Fexingo History
The Trial of Socrates: Athens' Democratic Suicide
In 399 BCE, Athens executed its most famous philosopher on charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. This episode explores the historical context of that trial, examining how a democracy that prided itself on free speech could turn against one of its own citizens. We look at the specific accusations brought by Meletus, Anytus, and Lycon, and the political climate following the Peloponnesian War and the rule of the Thirty Tyrants. Lucas and Luna discuss Plato's Apology, the role of the large jury of five hundred men, and whether Socrates’ deliberate provocation was a suicide pact or a…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.