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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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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 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 