Socrates was born in a time when challenging existing principles was a very dangerous proposition. ... Unfortunately, Socrates was practicing his beliefs during a very vulnerable time period in Athens. ... Whether Socrates did or did not introduce new gods the traditional beliefs of Athens were challenged because those who had heard the words of Socrates now had new and different ideas of their own. ... However, the work of Socrates would not be welcomed in all societies. ... Today many cultures are still affected by and practice the work of Socrates. ...

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The philosopher, Socrates, believed that reputation did not stand solid on the grounds of validity. In Plato's The Trial and Death of Socrates, Socrates questioned many of "those who [held a high] reputation,"(22a) as he wished to determine what subjected these particular individuals to such a enamoured lifestyle . ... Socrates was indeed the wisest man, but for that, his reputation was slandered beyond repair. ... Therefore, according to Socrates the role of reputation can not be solidly valid. ... Socrates attempted to convert his fellow Athenians thoughts about the values of est...

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Thoreau would be very much inclined to disagree with the main point of Socrates" argument dealing with the law of Athens in "Crito." However at the same time, various points in Thoreau's argument do in fact coincide with Socrates" argument for obedience. Throughout "Apology," Socrates continued to bring up the issue of majority rule and the problems associated with the idea of an ideal democracy. ... Socrates expresses a sense of duty to society and government even if these institutions are representing its citizens immorally. ... Furthermore, Thoreau would also accuse Socrates of i...

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While put to trial, Socrates discusses the issue of his faith in the God of the oracle and what it had prophesized. ... We, however, still read Plato's work about Socrates centuries later. ... Socrates. ... Socrates did this in many senses of the word. ... Witnessing Socrates bring life to Plato's take on philosophy, we see his i...

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