Explore your personal interests and support lifelong learning with the Continuing Education Program at the UBC Department of Philosophy.
The Trial of Socrates
Why was Socrates really sentenced to death?
This synchronous online course examines one of the most significant events in the history of Western Philosophy: the trial of Socrates. Was Socrates punished for challenging the political order, the religious establishment, or both? Join us starting July 2, 2026 to examine the trial that changed intellectual history—and decide for yourself what Athens was really judging.
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