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Socrates
Socrates was a Greek, enigmatic philosopher who was famous for his contribution in ethics. He was Plato and Xenophon’s mentor and was acknowledged as one of the founders of Western philosophy.
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What is the importance to study of philosophy of man?
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Studying philosophy of man helps us understand the nature of humanity, our place in the world, and our relationship with others. It also helps us reflect on ethical questions, explore the meaning of life, and contemplate our existence and purpose as individuals. Ultimately, philosophy of man deepens our self-awareness and critical thinking skills.
According to Marx The Philosophers have only interpreted the world. The point however is to change it. How Adequate is Marx's characterization of the philosopher to Socrates and Machiavelli?
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Marx's characterization of philosophers contrasts with Socrates and Machiavelli. Socrates sought wisdom and self-knowledge through dialogue and critical thinking rather than advocating for social change. Machiavelli, on the other hand, focused on power, leadership, and practical politics rather than philosophical interpretation. While Marx emphasizes the need for action and social transformation, Socrates and Machiavelli had different philosophical aims and approaches.
Who is the mother of all sciences?
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Mathematics is often referred to as the "mother of all sciences," as it forms the foundation upon which many other scientific disciplines are built. Mathematics provides the language and tools for understanding and analyzing phenomena in various fields of study.
Education and the major philosophies of education?
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Education is the process of facilitating learning, skills, knowledge, and values. Major philosophies of education include perennialism (focus on timeless truths and classical works), progressivism (emphasis on hands-on learning and student-centered approaches), essentialism (prioritizing core subjects and standardized testing), and constructivism (learning through active participation and social interaction). Each philosophy shapes how educators approach teaching, curriculum development, and student assessment.
Who is the author of Republic?
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- The author of Republic is Plato
- The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, written by Plato around 380 BC, concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man.
Thoreau writes When our lives cease to be inward and private conversation degenerates to become?
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When our lives become focused on external distractions and we lose touch with our inner thoughts and reflections, our conversations also lose their depth and meaning, becoming shallow and insincere. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection with our inner selves to truly engage in authentic and meaningful conversations with others.
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact?
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This quote by William James emphasizes the power of positive thinking in shaping our reality. By believing that life is worth living, we can influence our experiences and actions to align with that belief, thus creating a more fulfilling life. It underscores the importance of mindset and attitude in shaping our perception of the world.
Why does Socrates have a fly on him?
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The presence of the fly on Socrates in some artistic depictions could symbolize his enduring patience, humility, or stoicism. It might serve to emphasize his ability to remain focused and undisturbed in the face of adversity or discomfort.
Was Socrates from Greece?
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Yes, Socrates was from Greece. He was born in Athens in 470 BC and is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.
International Socrates Award?
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The International Socrates Award is a prestigious honor given to individuals and organizations for their contributions to their respective fields. It is awarded by the Europe Business Assembly to recognize excellence and innovation in various sectors such as business, education, and healthcare. Recipients of the award are selected based on their achievements and positive impact on society.
Which is the famous club in the world?
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Why were the Platonic Socrates and Aristotle suspicious of orators in their day?
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The orators claimed to be wise (sophos in Greek), but they specialized in using rhetorical (verbal) tricks to win any argument. When someone asked Aristotle if he considered himself a wise person (sophist) he said he wasn't sure, but he had always been a lover (philos=love) of wisdom - a philosophos. Socrates went even further, after a famous oracle (priestess) declared that he was the wisest man in Athens he denied that he possessed any wisdom at all (which is called Socratic ignorance). He began searching for someone wiser than himself by asking everyone he met questions about things he himself was unsure of. Many people thought they knew the answers to Socrates' questions. Rather than directly arguing with them (as the sophists did), Socrates would respond with more questions, exposing flaws in their reasoning (this came to be called the Socratic Method). When no one could successfully answer his questions, he concluded that the oracle had been right because while the other Athenians had believed they were wise when they were not, Socrates had always known that he did not know and this was his only wisdom (philosophers call that Socratic irony).
Why would the question asked by Socrates and his students be meaningful to someone trying to form a democratic government?
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Its not what it looks like thooo
What is an explanation of the nature of something as thinkers such as Plato Aristotle and Socrates would have taught?
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"Nature" here means ways of classifying things.
For example, questions philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato and Socrates might ask are:
- Is this a person or thing? Is this person-thing living or not living?
- What makes something be living?
- Is a tree a living item or not? If a tree is living, is the leaf on the ground that came from the tree also living when separated from the tree? What is the nature of the tree and its leaf?
- If a tree is living, and we cut it down and make a table of it, what is the nature of this table? If it came from living matter, is the table's wood still living matter?
Great Philosophers began to study Nature (here, meaning, woodlands, trees, leaves, plants) and try to classify things, not only based on type, size, shape, but to explore with their thinking just what defines humans as humans, animals as animals, nature (the scenery around us) as nature, and objects as things.
They began to explore the "nature of...." (everything). What is IT? If IT is described as A, B, C, D, then what about this other IT that seems different from the first IT we studied? What makes a living tree and attached leaves be the same but also different from a felled tree on the ground on top of leaf litter that fell in autumn? These ideas were the beginnings of recognizing the smallest pieces of life: molecules and atoms.
They also studied abstract concepts, things they could see but that needed defined. For example: motion. They saw the wind blow the leaf-- is the wind also a living being? How is something moved, when is it moved, how is it moved? These ponderings helped construct the beginnings of the subject of physics.
The nature of something is classifying it not only by what we see but how it (or a person) functions and behaves, thinks and feels, does (and does not do). The leaf "dances" on the wind as if a living entity, yet it differs from a living human being who also twirls and dances as if he or she is the leaf carried upon the wind!
The levels of classifying humans or things can be as endless as the human or object we are studying, depending how far "in" to the item or person we're studying. As 2 examples, you could classify a person by:
- Living, human, female, mature (of an age to reproduce), age of (number), married or single (or widow); then you could classify her by what she does (her task functions) like bears children, takes care of children, cooks, cleans, washes clothing, makes things (baskets and tools), then you could classify her by how she seems, like freely shows emotions, cries more than "a living human male", etc.; in today's societies, you could classify her by her jobs or occupation(s) or career(s); the list can go on and on... OR
- Living, tree, young (sapling), short, thin, wiry stalk, easily bendable, easily snapped under force, shallow root system, soft green pine needles (not leaves), seeds easily scattered; many of its kind grow in certain types of soil often near a large pine tree; functions--no shade; it gives no wood at this stage; its seeds can survive fire and grow the next season; when does it grow? where does it grow? what does it give to animals and humans? Etc.
The "nature of something" also contains some mysteries, the things we ASK ourselves about, but do not yet know the answers!
In the last days of socrates Why does Socrates want to become Euthyphros student?
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