Why Plato Hated Democracy? | The Dark Side of Democracy | Socrates | Greece | Shivani Tripathi

Why did Plato hate democracy? And what did Socrates' trial in Athens have to do with it? In this video, we explore Plato's criticism of democracy, the trial and death of Socrates, and the political atmosphere of ancient Athens. We’ll understand why Plato became deeply suspicious of democratic politics and what the story of Socrates tells us about democracy, political power and intellectual freedom. Topics covered: Plato, Socrates, Democracy, Ancient Athens, Greek Political Thought, Political Philosophy #Plato #Socrates #Democracy #PoliticalPhilosophy #Athens