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His own arguments in his defence and his nominated penalty suggest that perhaps he was not mentally fit to stand trial. I think a modern defence lawyer could certainly have made that case. And there are other aspects of his life that suggest possible mental illness, including his belief in eudaemonia and his apparently poor standards of personal care.


The article cites a rumor that he remained silent, instead of offering a defense. Neither action would be a great surprise.

"Maximus also references(1), via rumor, that Socrates most likely stood mute and defiant at the trial, facing down his accusers."




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