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Socrates refers to the body as the "prison" in which the soul is confined. He believed that focusing on the physical world and material desires trapped the soul, preventing it from reaching its true potential. Socrates emphasized the importance of pursuing wisdom and virtue to free oneself from this "prison."

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What was Socrates notion of wisdom?

It is difficult to say. Socrates is credited with saying, "Know thyself." He believed that knowledge is gained by means of questions, (like the people who write to WikiAnswers). He also believed that everything should be examined and questioned. * Benjamin Franklin wrote: Imitate Christ and Socrates. Christ once wrote something in the sand but brushed it away before anyone could read it. Socrates never wrote anything, and all of his teachings were oral. The students of Socrates, Plato among them, did the writing like the disciples of Christ. * In the opinion of this contributor, Socrates' notion of wisdom was to avoid being locked into ideas which never change and are never questioned.


Socrates problem with the poets was?

Socrates believed that poets were not able to provide true knowledge or wisdom, as their works often relied on inspiration rather than reason. He thought that their use of rhetoric and ability to manipulate emotions could lead people away from truth and virtue. Socrates also critiqued the inconsistency and unreliability of poetry in dealing with the complexities of life.


When you read the Apology you come away with an impression about the kind of man Socrates was What was your impression of Socrates Is he likable Inspiring Eccentric?

My impression of Socrates from the Apology is that he was principled, courageous, and intellectually sharp. While he may have been viewed as eccentric by some due to his unconventional beliefs and approach to philosophy, I find him inspiring for his unwavering commitment to seeking truth and moral integrity, even in the face of death.


What are the reasons of Socrates' death?

Socrates' was sentenced to death by hemlock because he was believed to have been corrupting the youth and teaching them to turn away from the gods. While Socrates repeatedly denied attempting to teach the youth, saying rather that he was simply allowing them to follow him and listen to his dialogues which often centered around the Socratic method of questioning the original questioner, the jury ruled that he should die by poison.


What was Socrates concerned to do?

To teach people to think for themselves, and so steer the state away from the self-indulgence it fostered and into logical and right-thinking according to the values he encouraged them to identify and follow.

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What is the difference between suck and blow?

Suck means to pull in. Like to suck on a straw. Blow means to push air out. As to blow out candles.


What was Socrates notion of wisdom?

It is difficult to say. Socrates is credited with saying, "Know thyself." He believed that knowledge is gained by means of questions, (like the people who write to WikiAnswers). He also believed that everything should be examined and questioned. * Benjamin Franklin wrote: Imitate Christ and Socrates. Christ once wrote something in the sand but brushed it away before anyone could read it. Socrates never wrote anything, and all of his teachings were oral. The students of Socrates, Plato among them, did the writing like the disciples of Christ. * In the opinion of this contributor, Socrates' notion of wisdom was to avoid being locked into ideas which never change and are never questioned.


Where is roman in home and away?

prison/jail


What is the opposite push?

The opposite of push is pull. Pushing involves applying force away from oneself, while pulling involves applying force towards oneself.


Is Bishop Ronald E Brown in prison?

no He is not in prison.


Can a couple age 17 go to prison for running away and getting married?

I am 17 and did bad will i go to prison?


What is the root word for to pull away in latin?

The root word for "to pull away" in Latin is "trahere." It means to pull, draw, or drag something away or towards oneself.


What happens to your assets when you go to prison?

When you go to prison, your assets are typically not taken away, but you may not have access to them while you are incarcerated.


Your dad is in prison can your child support check be taken away if you homeschool?

No.


Tear drops tattoo?

symbolizes loosing a loved one while being away from them in prison or killing a person while being in or out of prison.


Why did the prison in Moreton Bay shut down?

If the question refers to the original penal settlement in Moreton Bay, Queensland, it shut down because there was not a ready supply of fresh water in the Redcliffe area. The prison colony was not shut down entirely, but was moved to the banks of the Brisbane River, some 30 km away. If the question refers to St Helena Island in Moreton Bay, which was a prison and not a convict colony, the main factor which caused it to be shut down was cost. It was too expensive to keep ferrying supplies out to the island, then at least an hour's trip from Brisbane, so a new prison was built in Brisbane, at Boggo Road.


Why did the prison in Moreton Bay the one that the convicts built shut down?

If the question refers to the original penal settlement in Moreton Bay, Queensland, it shut down because there was not a ready supply of fresh water in the Redcliffe area. The prison colony was not shut down entirely, but was moved to the banks of the Brisbane River, some 30 km away. If the question refers to St Helena Island in Moreton Bay, which was a prison and not a convict colony, the main factor which caused it to be shut down was cost. It was too expensive to keep ferrying supplies out to the island, then at least an hour's trip from Brisbane, so a new prison was built in Brisbane, at Boggo Road.