Accusers Quote by Socrates
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““...[T]hese people... are my dangerous accusers; because those who hear them suppose that anyone who inquires into such matters... theories about the heavens... and everything below the earth... must be an atheist.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Apology, Plato, 399 BC
People label inquisitive thinkers as atheists because they challenge accepted explanations of the cosmos.
In simple terms: Questioning leads to accusations of atheism.
Key Takeaway
Beware of labeling curiosity as heresy.
Themes
skepticism
religion
intellectual freedom
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public discourse
- religious forums
Key Concepts
philosophy
social labeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of being labeled affect truth‑seeking?
- What protects free thought?
A Different Perspective
Accusations can stifle honest inquiry.
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