From one of the greatest philosophers of all time, we found theseancient wisdom quotesfrom Socrates on love, youth and philosophy – that can hopefully provide you with actionable insight. Enjoy!! Here’s is our collection of inspirational, wise, and thought-provoking Socrates quotes and sayings,...
1. Socrates’ Quest: the Beginning of Wisdom Download references Copyright information © 2007 Mark Vernon About this chapter Cite this chapter Vernon, M. (2007). Socrates’ Quest: the Beginning of Wisdom. In: Science, Religion and the Meaning of Life. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://do...
It would be as ridiculous as to believe in the young of horses or donkeys and not in horses and donkeys themselves. No, Meletus; there is no avoiding the conclusion that you brought this charge against me as a test of my wisdom, or else in despair of finding a genuine offence of whic...
(55–c. 135), and an emperor,Marcus Aurelius(121–180). This is a fine illustration of theStoicmessage that what is important is the pursuit ofwisdomandvirtue, a quest that is open to all human beings because of their common capacity for reason, no matter what the external circumstances ...