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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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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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Socrates and Plato on Explaining Yourself
The following is taken from The Statesman (278a), a Platonic dialogue. It provides an effective way to communicate your ideas through the use of examples. It begins with the Stranger saying that it is best to use example to communicate … Continue reading
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Moralities and the Moral Republic 