Essay On Socrates Ignorance

There are many philosophers that I find to be important, I personally believe that Socrates is the best. Just for the simple fact that he believe all the way until his death that he knew nothing. Only a truly enlightened person will fully admit that they truly know nothing. The text from the book called it “Socrates ignorance”. (Palmer, 30) I find that in my own personal philosophy I fully admit that I know nothing, but I am will to help anyone find out what the answer may be. Asking endless questions is a mark of a gifted person and there could never be enough question. For Socrates to be found guilty of courting the youth, was a sad attempt to silence a wonderful mind. Just because they did not understand how his mind brought forth the abundance of inquisitive question. Assisting others to think of things that before they would have …show more content…
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