Plato’s Apology 3: Not-So-Dangerous Minds

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Summary

Some people think that philosophy is an outrage to religion and a danger to morality. Was this why the Athenians killed Socrates? Are these ever good reasons to kill a philosopher? Do people say philosophy is dangerous just to make it sound sexier?

Impious outrages include:

Piss Christ

Mutilation of the Herms

#notmychristian

Gay Dumbledore

Irreligious acts with an olive tree

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