Compare and contrast Socrates' attitude about philosophy (Apology and Allegory of the Cave Readings) with the Good Brahmin's (Voltaire) attitude Introduction: Philosopher Socrates and Voltaire are forces whose attitudes about philosophy bear little resemblance in one aspect but differ in several aspects. Although Socrates had a distinct view of things pertaining to knowledge as well as Voltaire, comparing and contrasting the attitudes of these philosophers provide a unique opportunity to capture their sense of perception and belief. In this piece of writing, it is essential to meticulously explore, with absolute enthusiasm, the perception and belief of Socrates regarding the reality and importance of knowledge; how his attitude is compared to that of Voltaire and his perception of life in general. In order to capture these attitudes, we conceptualize Socrates’ Apology and …show more content…
In Socrates view, the actions of human beings are fundamentally ignited on logic and reason. In other words, every actions perpetrated by individuals are solely based on logic and reason. A typical example is when someone engages in an awful behavior without realizing how such action hurt others, such behavior could be applauded; however, if the individual realizes that such behavior is harmful to others and might lead to serious consequences, there is a likelihood that the individual would immediately discontinue such harmful behavior. Our understanding of Socrates’ attitude about philosophy in Apology and Allegory of the Cave, he fundamentally embraced the strength in acquiring knowledge and see the acquisition of knowledge as the gateway to humans’ happiness (Pecorino, 2000). His attitude toward life and humanity was both robust and positive. For instance, Socrates holds the notion that knowledge was not a burden and ignorance is not blessing rather evil occurs as a result of