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Socrates' Political Turn: Why Philosophy Fell Out of Fashion
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Episode Socrates' Political Turn: Why Philosophy Fell Out of Fashion
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore how Socrates' philosophical mission collided with Athenian politics, leading to his trial and execution in 399 BC. They discuss the political background of Socrates' circle, including Critias and Alcibiades, the amnesty of 403 BC, and how Socrates' refusal to compromise made him a target. The conversation highlights the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth, the role of the Three Accusers (Meletus, Anytus, Lycon), and the political motives behind the trial, drawing on Plato's Apology and the historical context of the Thirty Tyrants. They also touch on Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living, and what his death meant for philosophy in Athens. This episode is part of a series on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle for Fexingo History.
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