The Self From Philosophical Perspective Flashcards
A Philosopher in pursuit of deep questions and exploring the mysteries of the universe
Socrates
What is the legacy of Socrates the still lives till this day?
The true value of life comes not from wealth nor power, but rather in pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
Socrates; about unexamined life
An unexamined life is not worth living, and that the true fulfillment comes from questioning one’s own beliefs and striving for deeper understanding of world around us.
Socrates is known in ancient Athens as…
A wise and insightful philosopher revered for his dedication to truth and wisdom.
What did Socrates noticed about the ambitions of the young men he encountered in the streets of Athens?
They want wealth and power, and pleasure and comfort. Rather materialistic.
What did Socrates asked the young men, why they want to achieve the mentioned ambitions?
“What is the ultimate goal of your life?”- he noticed that the young men did not really examined their true desire into “why such goals?”. Pursuit of material desires, rather than meaningful and fulfilling life.
