The article responds to an essay in the issue by philosopher of education Rosa Hong Chen that discusses the notion of self-knowledge in the thought of philosophers Confucius and Socrates. Topics include the significance of knowledge of o... B Bull - 《Philosophy of Education Yearbook》 被引量...
Although Socrates did not initiate philosophical thought in the western world, he is widely accepted as the father of western philosophy because he shone a critical light on what many believed were self-evident truths, beliefs that people thought did not need further proof. He died a martyr for...
Embracing the notion of knowing nothing is not about undermining our intelligence or abilities. Rather, it's a reminder that the universe is vast and our understanding is limited. There's always something new to learn, a different perspective to consider, or a theory to unravel. So, let's ...
As I proceed with theGreat Books, I am finding myself disagreeing with the notion that these books “speak for themselves,” at least to those of us who have been the product (victims?) of contemporary education. Unless you already know a great deal about history, how is it possible to...
This mistake is like, in form, supposing that the use of a word in one context guarantees a priori the same use in another different context. As to Socrates, there are indications in some dialogues that he may very well be questioning the conceptual intelligibility of such a notion. Or he...
but also belittles his own significance and suggesting that he will not attempt to disprove that he participated in the actions maintained by the court. In essence, Socrates appears almost self-effacing, and his defense surprises even his accuser, Meletus. But by the end of the Apology, Socrat...
After studying the Socratic notion of techné and highlighting its twofold practical dimension, I deal with the concept of intentional disposition of self-harmonization and finally develop some philosophical implications of a trans-subjective idea of self-regulation....
gave rise to the notion that he supposed himself to be attended by a "genius" or "daemon." Similarly in our own day spiritualists have attributed to him the beliefæwhich they justifyæin "an intelligent spiritual being who accompanied him through life,æin other words, a guardian spiri...
wisdom in NE 6.7 and 6.13, as well as with Aristotle’s metaphysical conception of god. Another area of current controversy is whether the appeal to the notion of ‘human’ or ‘divine’ nature constitutes a move within ethical theory or an attempt to ground ethics on a metaphysical account...
the nature of teaching when he compares the art of teaching to the ancient craft of the midwife. Just as the midwife assists the body to give birth to new life, so the teacher assists the mind to deliver itself of ideas, knowledge, and understanding. The essential notion here...