The Accusers Of Socrates

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Socrates mentioned that Meletus, Anytus and Lycon who have brought the present charges to the court are the latest accusers who have accused him of anything. He has older accusers, which he has more reasons to fear than these recent accusers because the older ones have been speaking out against him from the time of their youth and their accusations has gotten to a more extent level than the second. The first accusers accused Socrates of two acts, which they were: believing in spiritual things and corrupting the young ones by teaching them how to make weaker arguments overcome stronger arguments.

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