HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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Greek philosopher. Challenged students to ask questions. Sentenced to death.
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Socrates
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Plato
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Aristotle
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Capital punishment is a necessary symbolic sanction needed to express society’s abhorrence for heinous crimes. Socrates, even on the eve of his execution, argued that the state is correct when, in its best judgment and within the bounds of measured justice it declares on principle, ‘We think right to destroy you.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plato, (born 428/427 bce, Athens, Greece-died 348/347, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates (c. 470–399 bce), teacher of Aristotle (384–322 bce), and founder of the Academy, best known as the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence.
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