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Socrates at the Hemlock
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Athenian philosopher charged with corrupting the youth and impiety; refuses to flee when given the chance; drinks the hemlock; spends his last conversation arguing for the immortality of the soul with his friends. Failure mode: Argued so well people thought he was dangerous. Restoration path: Submit to the city's verdict; argue truthfully even at the end; refuse the dishonorable escape. Markers: accused by the city; given a way out and refuses; drinks the cup himself; argues with friends to the last; death as the proof of the argument — Socrates at the Hemlock, Greek, 399 BC (History)
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