1.-Socrates 2
1.-Socrates 2
1.-Socrates 2
Ideal Realm
Soul, Perfect, unchangeable aspect (Immortal/Eternal)
“As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.”
“False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.”
Quotes
DSentence
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DSentence
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Drank hemlock-any of several poisonous herbs (as a poison hemlock or a
water hemlock) of the carrot family having finely cut leaves and small
white flowers
Could have escaped but did not
Die with dignity.
Poison hemlock, allegedly the plant used to poison the Greek philosopher
Socrates, is a common sight along Ohio roadsides. All parts of this plant
are highly toxic.
Summary
“Know oneself to know thyself”.
Men’s goal is to obtain HAPPINESS.
HAPPINESS motivates us to act towards or avoid
things that could have negative effects on our lives.
Fully knowing oneself will enable person to achieve
happiness.
Possession of knowledge is a virtue, ignorance is
depravity (evil, corruption, wickedness).
Acceptance of ignorance is the beginning of
acquisition of knowledge.
Knowing ourselves lies in our own abilities and
wisdom.
Summary
Understanding ourselves is through internal
questioning or INTROSPECTION (understanding our
strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes)
Use of Socratic method.
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