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  • Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why was Socrates accused of seducing the youth of Athens? What does that mean? We explain this with the help of a meme.
  • Did democracy kill Socrates?

    Did democracy kill Socrates?

    By Markus Uehleke

    The Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death by a court of law. This was a democratic process, but can we draw any conclusion from this about this form of justice?