Name Institution Instructor Date Socrates committing suicide after drinking the hemlock Socrates is described as a great classical Greek Athenian and a philosopher who had an independent mind (Wilson 126). He is credited with being a strong believer of morality and ethics citing that they are the key principles or drivers of social integration and success in the society. He inspired many people including students who include Plato through his classical writings and plays such as Aristophanes play. The exemplary works earned him recognition among scholars such as Eric Havelock and Walter, who described him categorically as a champion of communication, good governance, morality, and ethics....
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