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Socrates on Dealing with the Ignorant
This is taken from the Memorabilia of Xenophon III, XIII. One day a man came to Socrates furious because a another man had refused to acknowledge his greeting. Socrates scolded the man replying; “Ridiculous! You would not have been angry … Continue reading
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Plato on Government – Public and Internal Selves
This is taken from Plato’s famous 7th Letter. It reveals his assessment of the government in his time and can be applied today. The older I grew, reflecting upon the kind of men active in politics and the state of … Continue reading
Plato’s View on “Experts”
On the last page of the Euthydemus Socrates gives his account of teachers and experts in our society. This is in response to his friend Crito’s perplexity on whom he should have teach and mentor his son. Crito says; “I … Continue reading
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Socrates on Staying Smart
In Plato’s dialogue Laws he mentions the three most important things a person must do. The first is to abide by the laws of your God. The second is to always be improving your mind. The third, to keep yourself … Continue reading
Plato’s View on the Importance of Mind, Body and Wealth
This comes from his 8th letter. It’s a view that can help maximize your happiness. Unfortunately society has it reversed which causes most of our problems. Plato argues: “Accept public laws and beliefs that you think will not arouse your … Continue reading
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Socrates on Staying in Shape
Taken from Memorabilia III, XII One day Socrates noticed that his friend was out of shape and said; “Epigenes it looks like you are in need of exercise” His friend replied that he wasn’t an athlete. Now since they lived … Continue reading
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Plato and Socrates on “Duty”
This is based on the Crito, a platonic dialogue on duty. The dialogue involves Crito and Socrates discussing whether Socrates should escape from prison to avoid execution. Their discussion can help one make just decisions about agreements and contracts you … Continue reading
A Platonic view on “What is Justice”
Taken from an Andrew S Beckers translation. Socrates: Can you tell me what justice is or is it worthwhile discussing? Friend: It’s very worthwhile. Soc: What is the just then? F: Whatever is established by custom? Soc: Come on man, … Continue reading
Socrates on Spending, Eating and Drinking.
We`re told Socrates lived a extremely disciplined life. One example of this occurs at the end of the Symposium when he gets up after a night of drinking and goes to the gym. Arguably this is something most of us … Continue reading
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Socrates on Gratitude
The following is a lesson you can use to determine how thankful you should be when you are provided with a benefit or gift. It was recorded by Xenophon in his book the Memorabilia, a book that is a collection … Continue reading
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