“TIME” magazine presents the trial of Socrates, which was held at the Manhattan Federal Court, with the initiative of the “Onasssis” Foundation. According to the publication, many judges, lawyers and journalists were interested in this case. “TIME” notes: “The verdict of guilt was reversed by the contemporary judges” and was validated by more than 200 people who were in the audience. The publication describes the scene of the trial and the charges against the Greek philosopher. Preston University Professor Alexander Nehamas explains the information used during the trial that took place 2,410 years ago. As mentioned, the “Onassis” Foundation will include the trial on a DVD and will deliver it to schools, libraries and cultural foundations. The description of the trial is presented with striking examples of the orators’ speeches and of the evidence given by the participants. Referring to the time and the space of the trial, the chief judge said: “Welcome to Athens!”.
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