The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us

The Trial of Socrates

Educational Dec 8, 2017 35 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: After learning what makes a trial historically important, begin your survey of some of history's greatest trials with a visit to ancient Athens. It's here, in 399 B.C., that Socrates undergoes his trial for corrupting Athenians and disrespecting their gods. In the process, he lectures his jurors on the duty of seeking the truth.

Educational Dec 8, 2017 35 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 35 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.