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> Being noble, wise and virtuous didn't mean that much alienation from the general population in his era, methinks. Ever heard of how Socrates died? haha
by guerrilla 2y ago
> Being noble, wise and virtuous didn't mean that much alienation from the general population in his era, methinks.
Ever heard of how Socrates died? haha
- BoingBoomTschak 2y ago"from the general population" He was accused by poets and politicians, not the common man. Most probably because he rubbed some powerful people in the wrong way; the modern consensus makes a believable point about it being political, Socrates not being a democracy fanboy and all.
- atmosx 2y agoOne interpretation was that he choose his death wisely. He was old and tired and wanted to go a with a splash. In his society, legacy mattered a lot. If that's the case, he did fine.