Socratic wisdom that’s just perfect for this Covid-19 era
Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates loved to say his wisdom began after establishing “I know that I know nothing.” Rather apt for this Covid-19 era.
Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates loved to say his wisdom began after establishing “I know that I know nothing.” Rather apt for this Covid-19 era.
In The Republic we hear how Socrates, the greatest of all Western philosophers, advises governance be left to politicians and business to the commercial class.
We credit Socrates with the insight that ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’ and that to ‘know thyself’ is the path to true wisdom. But is there a right and a wrong way to go about such self-reflection?
The Malaysian prosecution’s case in the corruption trial against Najib Razak is so damning the former prime minister looks likely to spend the rest of his life in jail.
We live in an information age abundant with freedoms, where asking uncomfortable questions is an asset. Not least because hemlock is off the menu.
Rumours are very rarely a good thing. They are not facts and they are often not useful. So, be careful the next time you listen to one, or pass one on.
Alan Hilburg turns to Socrates to find a way to bridge the gap between the population who hear, and those who actively listen with effective communication.