Trial of Socrates

The Trial of Socrates took place in 399 BCE in Athens, where the philosopher Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth and impiety. He defended himself by questioning and challenging the values of Athenian society. Despite his arguments, he was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to death. Socrates famously chose to accept his fate rather than flee or compromise his principles. His trial raised fundamental questions about justice, the role of the individual in society, and the pursuit of truth, influencing Western philosophy for centuries. Socrates' legacy endures as a symbol of intellectual integrity and moral courage.