Mostly Aesthetics

Mostly Aesthetics

Lives of the Eminent Philosophers: Socrates

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Brad Skow
Jun 11, 2023
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The prison of Socrates

[Previously: Thales; Solon; Chilon+; Anaxagaga.]


Socrates: What is it, Socrates, that makes you leave your usual haunts in the Lyceum and venture down here to Piraeus?

Socrates: I have come to take in the sea air, and to see the newly-built triremes.

Socrates: I am surprised, as those interests do not sound like the Socrates I know.

Socrates: In saying that, Socrates, you put yourself forward as knowing who Socrates is.

Socrates: I should be of no use, Socrates, if I did not have accurate knowledge of that matter.

Socrates: Well then, my dear friend, I am eager to become your pupil, as accurate knowledge about who Socrates is, is something I very much desire. Tell me then, who is Socrates?

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