The REAL Reason Athens EXECUTED Socrates: The Day Democracy DIED
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The execution of Socrates stands as one of history's most shocking betrayals of wisdom and truth. In 399 BCE, Athens - the birthplace of democracy - condemned its greatest philosopher to death. But why would a democratic society execute its most profound thinker? This video exposes the dark truth behind Socrates' death, revealing how fear, power, and political manipulation led to a decision that would haunt democracy forever. Discover how Athens' fatal mistake destroyed not just a man, but the very principles of free thought that democracy was meant to protect.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Story of Socrates
00:41 The Death of Wisdom
02:55 The Making of a Gadfly
07:45 Democracy in Crisis
12:32 The Men Who Killed Philosophy
17:08 The Defence of Truth
22:11 The Price of Wisdom
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