Was socrates considered a corrupter of the youth? Why or why not ?

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Originally Posted by tiffmaerob

was socrates considered a corrupter of the youth? why or why not ?

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This is not something that can be researched in a day.

Yes, according to those in the Athenian government and brought charges against him and did convict him, for among other things, corrupting the youth. The book entitled, "The Last Days of Socrates," written by Plato his pupil goes into detail about his life and trial.

For more info and background,

Socrates.clarke.edu

Amazon.com: The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro; The Apology; Crito; Phaedo (Penguin Classics): Books: Plato,Harold Tarrant,Hugh Tredennick

I hope this helps you begin.