Socratic Irony

Socrates (470-399 B.C.E) was a classical Greek philosopher who was considered most influential in Western philosophy. People say he has formed the term “philosophy” to a whole new level with different modes of thinking. In Athenian times, his values of philosophy not being about the exterior appearance but rather on our own interior concerns of the world, wasn’t regarded as important as it is today. In the city of Athenians, there was an appreciation of democracy and free citizens. However, not all were free. Those like Socrates who reflected on his own principles was eventually held with prejudice. He was a critical thinker that injected his criticism unto others, questioned and challenged poets, artists, and politicians. To be able to

However, He created so much aggravation by acting oblivious towards well-known philosophers and people on the streets of Athens. This was called the “Socratic Irony” or “Maieutic Method”. He showed them their positions were contradictory and that they needed to be self-critical. In his search for the truth, he says he is not wise and someone is wiser than him, “one thing I know that I know nothing”. In order to achieve absolute wisdom, one must begin wondering and admit their own ignorance; to gain knowledge. He states that whatever he knows isn’t enough and that there is so much more to learn and explore. For those who know little think they know a lot and the ones who know a lot are always ready to embrace

The older generations are usually conservative, settled, and behind. While, younger generations push new ideas and break norms.
Socrates abided all the laws and went bravely into battles. He was never involved in political parties and provided a lot for the community. His initial reaction to the court, was disappointment, for he was rewarded for his heroic acts yet he stands in front of the judge and accused for defending the people’s right. The right of endorsing critical spirit, the right of enlightening them, and making them choose for themselves. He gave an “apology” for advocating freedom of speech.
The court asked for pension and at the end, Socrates lost. The court told him to stop preaching his philosophical ways or he would be condemned to death. They gave him a choice. He said, “ the unexamined life is not worth living”. This means that without being self-critical or touching upon principles, socrates didn’t want to live like a corpse. Unreflective, Nonfunctioning corpse. Without knowing who you are and able to think freely. He was willing to die and considered immortality as his