As a philosopher, Socrates’ views mainly focus on ethics and other rational behaviors in the society (Schultz and Paul 137). Based on his philosophical ideas and concepts, we can draw a lot of values including those dealing self-control and ones such as social justice and courage. Socrates wanted the society to adopt ethical behaviors that will promote ultimate happiness and good care of human soul (Schultz and Paul 138). He believed that the quality of our soul is more important than our richness, and people should strive to live well and happy in the society (Deslandes 326). Despite this, there are those who argue that Socrates’ views about self-control were mainly paradoxical (Schultz and Paul 141). He argued that feelings and desires should
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Due to this, he was found guilty and condemned to death. Despite this, Socrates’ was considered one of the most prominent and intelligent philosophers in the society (Schultz and Paul 144). Based on Xenophon teachings, Socrates’ views on self-control are clearly highlighted including his freedom from the strong appetites for food, drink, sex and other physical comforts that other people cannot have control in their life (Deslandes 327). For example, he was notorious for going barefoot and having simple dress codes. He also rejected bodily needs, such as sexual urges and desires (Hardcastle …show more content…
Wisdom allows people to adopt self-control and to do what is right in their life (Reed 248). To build and create high levels of self-control and confidence, people should know about themselves. Socrates’ life depicts high levels of self-control (Reed 247). He managed to control his own passions, desires, and appetites. Socrates was strict and he managed to endure bad living conditions in his life (Deslandes 333). He argued that self-discipline was the best way to control bodily desires. He approved of an individual ability to take as much hard physical activities as the body can control (Deslandes 335). He believed that good habits provide good health and promote the care of the soul. He was against sexual desires arguing that it will be difficult for one to achieve maximum self-control after engaging in sexual behaviors. Self-control is mainly achieved through regular training and active exercise (Schultz and Paul 147). Therefore, he advocated for individuals to adopt regular practice, to act reasonably and rationally in order to achieve maximum benefits of self-control (Deslandes
Due to this, he was found guilty and condemned to death. Despite this, Socrates’ was considered one of the most prominent and intelligent philosophers in the society (Schultz and Paul 144). Based on Xenophon teachings, Socrates’ views on self-control are clearly highlighted including his freedom from the strong appetites for food, drink, sex and other physical comforts that other people cannot have control in their life (Deslandes 327). For example, he was notorious for going barefoot and having simple dress codes. He also rejected bodily needs, such as sexual urges and desires (Hardcastle …show more content…
Wisdom allows people to adopt self-control and to do what is right in their life (Reed 248). To build and create high levels of self-control and confidence, people should know about themselves. Socrates’ life depicts high levels of self-control (Reed 247). He managed to control his own passions, desires, and appetites. Socrates was strict and he managed to endure bad living conditions in his life (Deslandes 333). He argued that self-discipline was the best way to control bodily desires. He approved of an individual ability to take as much hard physical activities as the body can control (Deslandes 335). He believed that good habits provide good health and promote the care of the soul. He was against sexual desires arguing that it will be difficult for one to achieve maximum self-control after engaging in sexual behaviors. Self-control is mainly achieved through regular training and active exercise (Schultz and Paul 147). Therefore, he advocated for individuals to adopt regular practice, to act reasonably and rationally in order to achieve maximum benefits of self-control (Deslandes