1. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”– Socrates(see morewise words) You will also enjoy our article onwords of wisdom. 2. “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.”– Socrates 3. “To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowl...
If eliminative, they will eliminate our conventional vocabulary of virtue words—"virtue," "piety," "courage," etc.—and speak only of knowledge or wisdom. If reductive, they will continue to use the conventional virtue words but understand each of them as denoting nothing but a kind of ...
Sarcastically, Socrates says to Euthyphro that “not every one could rightly do what you are doing; only a man who is well advanced in wisdom.” Only someone who knew exactly what impiety meant would charge anyone with such a serious offense.And to bring such a charge against one’s ...
of Socrates. A man who proved himself innocent in front of 501 jurors in court nevertheless was convicted, proving that Athenian democracy wasn't perfect. Socrates spent his whole life questioning people about their claims of wisdom, but didn't make a living at I like the Sophists did. ...
1.Whatkindofpersonwashe？（hislife）2.Whydidhebesentencedtodeath？（hisdeath）3.Whatwastheproblemhefaced？（histhoughts）Ooooodd!baldheadbulgingeyesupturnednosebigmouththicklips Socrates’slife Status:aclassicalGreekAthenianphilosopher,afounderofWesternphilosophy,anenigmatic（神秘的）figureknownchieflythroughthe...
Considered to be the founding father of Western philosophy, Socrates examined all aspects of life in ancient Athens—to his own detriment.
3、The secret of happiness，you see，is not found in seeking more，but in developing the capacity to enjoy less。幸福的秘诀，不是寻求更多发现，而是在成长中享受到细微的一种能力。4、Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions；but those who kindly reprove thy faults。那些总...
of questioning which was "pleading ignorance" and "cross questioning". These two methods were used by him for the examination of basic moral concepts which were the virtues of piety, wisdom, temperance, courage, and justice. He would say" I know that I know nothing". This was also called...
Whenever we lack primary sources, we are forced to rely on the accuracy of reporters. If we did not have the written words left to us by Plato and Xenophon, we would know little or nothing about Socrates today, but thanks to them, the candle has never gone out. The question, however,...
(5) He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature. (6) From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate. (7) The unexamined life is not worth living. (8) Wisdom begins in wonder. (9) False words are not only evil in themselves, but they...