Socrates explains that his life's mission began when the Oracle at Delphi stated no one was wiser than he. To test this, he questioned "wise" men (politicians, poets, craftsmen) and realized: They thought they knew things they did not. Socrates was wiser only because he . 2. The "Gadfly" of Athens
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: Encouraging young men to question authority and tradition.
Socrates describes himself as a (a stinging fly) on the "noble but sluggish" horse of the state. He believed his role was to sting Athens into wakefulness, forcing citizens to think about virtue rather than wealth or reputation. 3. "The Unexamined Life"
: Insulted by his lack of remorse, the jury sentenced him to death by drinking poison hemlock.
: When asked to suggest his own punishment, Socrates jokingly suggested he should be fed for free like an Olympic hero.
The "Apology" is not a request for forgiveness, but a ( apologia ). Socrates does not back down; instead, he uses the trial to explain his entire way of life. 💡 Key Philosophical Concepts
: Claiming to hear a "divine voice" or daimonion .
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