The intent of the Athenian rulers in prosecuting Socrates was to

A. discourage him from writing more dialogues.
B. have him put to death for his offenses.

C. punish him for worshipping false gods.

D. keep him from further threatening the political establishment by his teachings.

E. embarrass and discredit him in a lengthy trial.


Answer: D

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A) There may be one line that has true premise(s) and false conclusion. B) There is no line that has true premise(s) and false conclusion. C) There must be at least one line that has true premise(s) and false conclusion. D) There must be at least one line that has true premise(s) and true conclusion. E) There must be exactly one line that has true premise(s) and true conclusion.

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