Lessons from the Trial And Death Of Socrates

Catholic Studies Academy Podcast

English - September 16, 2021 15:41 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss lessons to be learned from the trial and death of Socrates. We cover:
- Historical background
- Transition to democracy from Aristocracy
- The Sophists, rhetoric, and relativism
- The Socratic method.
- The importance of asking questions
- The Trial
- Philosophy helps the city
- Is there a tension between politics and philosophy?