Understanding why Athenians were executed
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so great; his friends risked their lives just to be with him daily. Socrates believed that, although he was wrongfully accused, he would be given a fair trial through the eyes of the law. The fact that he was given a fair trial means that he was given a fair punishment. If this punishment is not carried out, justice will not be served. Escaping punishment would cause a conflict between his teachings and his actions.
so great; his friends risked their lives just to be with him daily. Socrates believed that, although he was wrongfully accused, he would be given a fair trial through the eyes of the law. The fact that he was given a fair trial means that he was given a fair punishment. If this punishment is not carried out, justice will not be served. Escaping punishment would cause a conflict between his teachings and his actions.