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that the trial of Socrates,
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that the execution of Socrates,
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presents the case for the fullest
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liberty or freedom of thought in discussion
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in the evils or the dangers to a society of
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trying to persecute or suppress freedom of speech.
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But is this right,
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in other words, is that really Plato's teaching?
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Among the things Socrates says
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he cares deeply about is his calling
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as he puts it,
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to do nothing but persuade you