In part 1 of this Socratic miniseries, we will look at one of the greatest minds ever to grace the pages of philosophical history. 

We begin this epic journey through the ancient world by looking at the philosophy of the man himself, the socio-cultural reality of Athens in the 4th century BC, the overarching importance of pagan worship, and a foundational philosophical text that prefaces the trial. 

It's a true crime saga almost as old as recorded history itself.

One that involves pederasty, political dissidence, legal indictments, high courtroom oratory, principled stands, and ultimately, a death that blurs the lines between execution and suicide…

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Creation" by Gore Vidal

"Republic" by Plato

"Apology" by Xenophon

"Euthyphro" by Plato

"Apology" - Plato

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