Question

How would you have reacted to the death of Socrates, if you had been one of his chelas?

Answer 1

Hint: Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is regarded as one of the founders of Western philosophy as well as the first moral philosopher in the Western ethical tradition. He was a mysterious figure who wrote no texts and is only known from the narratives of classical writers who wrote after his death, particularly his students Plato and Xenophon.

Complete answer:
For his contributions to the creation of ancient Greek philosophy, which served as the foundation for all of Western philosophy, Socrates of Athens is one of the most well-known figures in history. For this reason, he is renowned as the "Father of Western Philosophy."

Socrates was found guilty of corrupting Athens' youth and introducing alien gods, and he was put to death by consuming hemlock poison. Socrates, rather than running when the opportunity arrives, uses his death as a final lesson for his students, and faces it calmly.

If I had been a Socrates disciple, his death would have been a devastating blow, and I would have been devastated and enraged by the injustice of it all. Because Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers, his rage at the Athenian government would be all-consuming. I would have been saddened by his death since he was a man who stuck to his ideals until the end.

Note: The Death of Socrates is an oil on canvas painting by Jacques-Louis David, which was completed in 1787. The painting, like many of his works from the decade, focuses on a classical theme, in this case the story of Socrates' execution as recorded by Plato in his Phaedo.