Socrates
publication date: Sunday, November 19, 2017 (part of Fall 2017)
category: Philosophy
clue: This Greek philosopher is remembered for teaching Plato, employing a method of endless questions, drinking hemlock poison after a death sentence, and helping Wyld Stallyns with their history report.
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Matthew Preston, and Erik Bates
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