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Why didn't Socrates write?
Why didn't Socrates write?
- He had no interest in recording his thoughts
- He was illiterate
- He preferred engaging in dialectical conversations (correct)
- He believed writing was a corrupting influence
What were the formal charges against Socrates?
What were the formal charges against Socrates?
- Murder and theft
- Treason and espionage
- Corrupting the youth of Athens and challenging traditional religious beliefs (correct)
- Bribery and embezzlement
Why was Socrates considered a wise man?
Why was Socrates considered a wise man?
- He had extensive knowledge in various fields
- He was a skilled writer and orator
- He was highly respected by his peers
- The oracle at Delphi declared him the wisest (correct)
What did Socrates's first accusers claim about him?
What did Socrates's first accusers claim about him?
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When the oracle at Delphi said that no one was wiser than Socrates, what did Socrates ask himself?
When the oracle at Delphi said that no one was wiser than Socrates, what did Socrates ask himself?
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