Summary of Socrates lecture OROZCO
Socrates, a well-known philosopher, was executed by drinking poison, which led to his untimely end and became legendary.
Socrates was known for engaging in philosophical discussions with people in Athens, particularly in the marketplace, where he challenged individuals to define concepts like beauty, love, and justice.
Socrates' disciples, such as Plato, Xenophon, and Charmides, mostly came from the upper class and had the money and leisure to pursue philosophical discussions.
Socrates' philosophical career began when the Oracle of Delphi declared him the wisest man because he admitted he knew nothing, leading him to develop the Socratic method of inquiry.
Socrates was motivated to find absolute definitions for philosophical ideas like truth, goodness, and justice, challenging the relativistic beliefs of the Sophists who believed in changing truths.
Socrates' opponents were the Sophists, who believed in subjective truths and changing opinions, contrasting with Socrates' belief in objective truths.
Socrates' involvement with two of his students in a failed takeover attempt of Athens led to his trial for corrupting the youth and disbelief in the gods.
During his trial, Socrates acted boastfully, offering a counter penalty of a free meal for life and a statue in his honor, leading to a death sentence by the jury.
Socrates refused to escape from prison, choosing to drink hemlock and face his execution, leaving a legacy of philosophical inquiry and martyrdom.
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Notable Quotes
— 40:51 — « So, two of Socratess students opened the gates for this Spartan group to come over, and they did take over the city. »
— 49:00 — « socrates acted very boastfully during the trial. »
— 50:18 — « we find you guilty of corrupting the youth »
— 51:15 — « i offer one penny. »
— 53:44 — « this is what he was suggesting should be his penalty. »
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