In this video, we delve into the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Through his timeless quotes, we explore the fundamental principles of life, ethics, and human nature. Join us on a journey of introspection and reflection as we analyze the profound insights of one of the greatest thinkers in history
Socrates (/ˈsɒkrətiːz/; Greek: Σωκράτης; c. 470–399 BC) was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as the founder of Western philosophy and among the first moral philosophers of the ethical tradition of thought.[2] An enigmatic figure, Socrates authored no texts and is known mainly through the posthumous accounts of classical writers, particularly his students Plato and Xenophon. These accounts are written as dialogues, in which Socrates and his interlocutors examine a subject in the style of question and answer; they gave rise to the Socratic dialogue literary genre. Contradictory accounts of Socrates make a reconstruction of his philosophy nearly impossible, a situation known as the Socratic problem. Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth. After a trial that lasted a day, he was sentenced to death. He spent his last day in prison, refusing offers to help him escape.
Philosophy
Socratic method;
A fundamental characteristic of Plato's Socrates is the Socratic method, or the method of refutation (elenchus).[78] It is most prominent in the early works of Plato, such as Apology, Crito, Gorgias, Republic I, and others.[79] The typical elenchus proceeds as follows. Socrates initiates a discussion about a topic with a known expert on the subject, usually in the company of some young men and boys, and by dialogue proves the expert's beliefs and arguments to be contradictory.[80] Socrates initiates the dialogue by asking his interlocutor for a definition of the subject. As he asks more questions, the interlocutor's answers eventually contradict the first definition.
Socratic ignorance;
Plato's Socrates often claims that he is aware of his own lack of knowledge, especially when discussing ethical concepts such as arete (i.e., goodness, courage) since he does not know the nature of such concepts.[97] For example, during his trial, with his life at stake, Socrates says: "I thought Evenus a happy man, if he really possesses this art (technē), and teaches for so moderate a fee. Certainly I would pride and preen myself if I knew (epistamai) these things, but I do not know (epistamai) them, gentlemen".[98] In some of Plato's dialogues, Socrates appears to credit himself with some knowledge, and can even seem strongly opinionated for a man who professes his own ignorance
Socratic eudaimonism and intellectualism;
1 The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
2 The unexamined life is not worth living.
3 I cannot teach anybody anything.
4 There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.
5 Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
6 Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
7 Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
8 To find yourself, think for yourself.
9 Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
10 By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.
11 He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
12 Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.
13 Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down.
14 No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.
15 The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
16 Let him who would move the world first move himself.
17 Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
18 Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.
19 Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.
20 The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our separate ways, I to die, and you to live. Which of these two is better only God knows.
22 Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others.
23 I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
24 Every action has its pleasures and its price.
25 Prefer knowledge to wealth, for the one is transitory, the other perpetual.
26 We cannot live better than in seeking to become better.
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