SOCRATES' VIEWS ON WISDOM

Socrates' Views on Wisdom



Socrates' views on Wisdom

Introduction

The infamous trial of Socrates has been interpreted by many as one of the most dramatic failures of justice which led to the death sentence of the father of Western thought. The aim of this paper is to explore Socrates' views on wisdom as defined by Plato.

Thesis Statement

The purpose of this paper is to prove Socrates' notion that the most important possession of an individual is his knowledge, and it can be of immense value if it is shared.

Discussion

“The Apology”, written by Plato, is a recounting of Socrates' testimony at his ...