In 399 BCE, Socrates was brought to trial in Athens on three primary charges: : Not believing in the gods recognized by the state.
: Encouraging young men to question authority and tradition. The ApologyHD
Socrates describes himself as a (a stinging fly) on the "noble but sluggish" horse of the state. He believed his role was to sting Athens into wakefulness, forcing citizens to think about virtue rather than wealth or reputation. 3. "The Unexamined Life" In 399 BCE, Socrates was brought to trial