The Republic By Socrates

The unexamined life is not worth living, because improvements in today’s world are made by those who question why things function as they do and how things can be improved upon. Though unpopular, by questioning accepted beliefs, teachings, and rules, our species can improve upon what might be holding us back. Socrates originally made the claim, which helps us understand his behaviors and the development of the Socratic Method of inquiry. Socrates was one of the first, as well as one of the most important, philosophers in history. His student, a person known as Plato, recorded his dialogues with the people of Athens. From Plato’s writings, we were able to understand the Socratic Method. The ultimate goal of using the Socratic Method is to

No belief without proof is a phrase that most all philosophers believe to be true. Living one’s life without questioning others’ rules and expectations is comfortable, but selfish in a way. This kind of life does not help advance our understanding of our world. As proven many times by history, those in power love when those without comply with rules and regulations. Without this questioning though, we may have been farther behind as a species as compared to our current position. It is a natural instinct for humans to want to become powerful and survive. In Plato’s Republic, he gives a guide of sorts to the tendencies of all people. Every person fits within a certain role that they will excel most in. Some are natural leaders, some fierce and athletic, and others tend to want pleasurable experiences. This Tripartite Theory of soul seems to be quite malleable. Some may be born into a life of servitude, or a lack of freedom to pursue whatever category they would best fit in. A poor person’s role would change instantly if they gained a sudden power and could not be opposed. In some cases, this power is physical strength, but not always. Power can also come in the form of wisdom or favors. If given an unbeatable source

When one creates something complex, like a wristwatch for example, they create it to serve a particular purpose. No reasonable person would spend time and energy creating something with no purpose. In God’s case, the universe was created to serve some purpose for God. If one found a complex artifact, such as a wristwatch on the ground, they would not assume that the wristwatch was a natural occurrence. Rather, it was created by an intelligent designer to serve a purpose. However, if God created humans for a purpose, why are we not all the same? Some are born with genetic defects, and others in poverty. Perhaps, even as an intelligent designer, God could not make every component of the universe