Chapter
The Philosophy of Socrates
06:12 - 12:57 (06:44)
The complaints that Socrates had about Ancient Athens' political debate and how it connects to the way people try to win arguments on social media, as well as a conversation on the importance of questioning the status quo.
Clips
The complaints that Socrates had about ancient Athens parallel with modern complaints regarding political debates and debates on Twitter.
06:12 - 10:21 (04:08)
Summary
The complaints that Socrates had about ancient Athens parallel with modern complaints regarding political debates and debates on Twitter. Encouraging people to question the status quo could lead to people thinking more critically.
ChapterThe Philosophy of Socrates
Episode#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker raises a thought experiment for the listeners to ponder on what in their life is worth sacrificing for or what they could not imagine living without.
10:21 - 12:57 (02:36)
Summary
The speaker raises a thought experiment for the listeners to ponder on what in their life is worth sacrificing for or what they could not imagine living without. They highlight the importance of identifying the most significant goals or desirable things in life by recognizing the ones that make life worth living if they were taken away.