In ancient Athens, who was described as the wisest man and condemned to death for questioning beliefs?
ACephalus
BAristotle
CPericles
DSocrates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Socrates
1. He challenged popular beliefs about society and religion.
2. Socrates was condemned by the rulers of Athens.
3. Plato wrote about his life and ideas.
_Source: syllabus Political Theory, Chapter 1, Political Theory: An Introduction._
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