Example Of Socrates Philosophy Essay

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It is always interesting to begin a new course by reading about someone that is as determined as you. Determined meaning, someone that doesn’t give up on what and who they believe in. I have found the Greek philosopher Socrates to be one of the brightest thinkers of all times. Socrates focused on being righteous to God before following the people of his country.
He stood up for his belief in being a good man within his inner self and not materialistic objects. Socrates continued to be optimistic about life even when he had to face the jury for their final verdict about his death sentence. As he states, “understand that I will never change my ways, not even if I have to die many times,” demonstrates his bravery and loyalty to God. This philosopher has
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People continue to search for their God and his love in order to be saved from all evil. In today’s Christianity, the main goal is to find, and allow God to take control and save those who are in need. It is believed that searching for God will help people heal within themselves in order to move forward and make positive life decisions. The only way to escape evil is by allowing God to help and save people from sin. This philosophy is very interesting because it still continues to be followed by today’s community. It is said that by “God’s grace” (63), all people can be saved from their desires, and learn to deeply love God and their brothers and sisters. We have to learn to trust and love God in order to become better individuals within ourselves.
The individuals mentioned in the previous paragraphs have demonstrated how important philosophy is because their ideas are still followed in today’s world. Philosophy breaks down day to day actions by making people think and analyze what they follow on a regular basis. This study makes people think outside of the box by searching deeper into thoughts, values, and

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