April 13, 2011
Socrates
Philosopher, Father of Philosophy, Social Gadfly.
What makes Socrates so great? Were there not other philosophers before him? What is a philosopher? Did Socrates find truth? If his self awareness of ignorance a particularly useful truth? Why is it when Socrates admits he is an idiot he is considered wise, but when I call him an idiot I am called a fool? Does his admission of his ignorance actually make him the wisest man? Does my admission of being unable to ice-skate make me the greatest hockey player? If questioning things is your method wouldn’t you come up with some very pointed questions when told to drink poison ? Wouldn’t you poision someone who talked like this all the time?
I would
"Ohh good I am so very parched after pleading my case to the citizens of Athens." Grecian Facepalm
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