Socrates (Comixology Originals)

In Athens, 399 BC, Socrates, one of the most renowned and influential philosophers in human history, faced what may be remembered as the first trial for crimes of opinion. Accused of corrupting the youth with his atheistic doctrines, the philosopher's line of defense was uncompromising and defiant. Despite his stature, he was sentenced to death by an even larger majority of jurors, and was ordered to drink hemlock.

Even while in prison, awaiting his execution, Socrates refused to flee, determined not to violate the laws to which he had always been devoted. His unwavering commitment to his principles made him the first martyr for his own ideas. This trial serves as a stark reminder of how the greatest democracy of the time could have sentenced the best of its citizens to death.

Socrates' trial and subsequent execution have had a profound impact on the course of Western philosophy and the pursuit of intellectual freedom. His steadfast refusal to compromise his beliefs, even in the face of death, has inspired generations of thinkers and activists to stand up for their convictions.

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