Plato was unique, not a typical Greek. It is a big mistake to generalize from the example of Plato to the average Greek, who would have considered Plato an eccentric or even mad nut job.
Thank you for sharing this insightful video on the great Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It's fascinating to learn about the profound thoughts and teachings of these brilliant minds. Your effort in making this knowledge accessible is much appreciated. Keep up the excellent work!
Many thanks for producing and posting this podcast on UA-cam, which I think is an excellent introduction to these ground breaking thinkers. And thanks for mentioning that "Plato" was a nickname -- which I have shared with some people, whom seem to distinctly disbelieve me! P.S. Unless I missed it, there is no reference to the incidental / background music. Would you mind posting this info on the podcast "Description"?
Time travel is easy and a yet to be invented mechinical time travel machine is not needed. All these ghost folks are freely available as audios on Libravox or as text at Gutenberg. The more you learn about them and their eternal age, the more deeply you can ravel in time.
@@mammaboy1Socrates never wrote anything. All of his teachings come to us by way of Plato. So if you read Plato you will also be reading Socrates (assuming you go with the idea that Socrates' teachings perfectly match what Plato describes in his writings)
@@HelloBro-qr4heDiogenes was a student of Socrates. His love of Socrates is actually why he didn't like Plato whom he felt was overcomplicating Socrates' teachings
yes it`s intentional his a Catholic in a crazy world but at the end of the day Faith goes way beyond thinkers and these guys are men of faith as well as great thinkers.They would not fit in this woke society of today .
It is worth noting that while Socrates was condemned to death, he could have simply left Athens and gone elsewhere. Instead he chose to stay and drink the poison.
I think that was his weakest philosophical choice. He sanctioned the right of his fellow Athenians to inflict unwarranted violence upon him. It is one thing to be a Martyr to make a point: The point being, "I won't change or apologize". But he literally said his "mother city" of Athens had nourished him and thus had the right to destroy him.
Socrates embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for growth. Plato's allegory of the cave serves as a poignant metaphor for enlightenment and the transformative power of education. Aristotle’s empirical approach to knowledge underscores the significance of observation and experience.😀
I hope I make it to the Isles of the Blessed one day so I meet these great men and learn from their wisdom. Plus, I hear Socrates could drink everyone under the table so that'll be fun too!
@macmel2160The Gods do not die. That being said, when humans die, there are said to be one of several places they go. The best place is Elysium which is for heroes, initiates of the mysteries, and virtuous souls. The Isles of the Blessed are a location in Elysium for the greatest of souls
The night was cool, the kind of night where the air feels alive with things you cannot see but know are there. Above, the full moon hung heavy, casting its silver light across the forest, making the shadows sharper, deeper. The trees stood tall and silent, their dark branches tangled against the sky, as if they were weaving a story older than time itself. I walked. I often walk, don’t you? It’s how I untangle my thoughts, how I wrestle with the questions that seem to have no answers. My thoughts are relentless-knots of ideas and ambitions, histories and dreams, all twisted into something I can’t quite name. Walking helps. The rhythm of my steps, the endless stretch of the path-it clears the clutter. But tonight, the question that had taken hold of me wasn’t one I could easily shake. It wasn’t about the things I study-law, philosophy, history, politics, ethics. It wasn’t about the world outside, the world of what was or what could be. It was about something closer. Something darker. Something I didn’t want to look at but couldn’t avoid. Who am I? The question followed me like a shadow, its weight growing heavier with every step. I had almost convinced myself there was no answer when I saw him. He was sitting beneath an ancient tree, its gnarled branches stretching like claws toward the moonlit sky. He didn’t move as I approached, but I could feel his attention, as though the air itself had shifted. His presence was magnetic, though I couldn’t say why. It wasn’t his posture-calm but unassuming-or his face, lined but unremarkable. It was something else. Something I couldn’t name. “Who are you?” he asked. The question startled me. It wasn’t just what he said-it was the way he said it. Quiet, deliberate, as though the words themselves carried an unseen weight. “I’m a student,” I said automatically. “A student of law, philosophy, history-” He raised a hand, stopping me mid-sentence. His faint smile was almost teasing, but his eyes… his eyes were sharp, piercing, like he could see straight through me. “No,” he said softly. “That’s what you study. That’s what you do. But who are you?” The distinction stopped me cold. “I… I don’t know,” I admitted finally. His smile widened, though it didn’t make him seem warmer. It made him seem like someone who already knew the answer I couldn’t give. “Good,” he said. “Not knowing is the first step to wisdom. Tell me-are you the books you read? The choices you’ve made? The virtues you strive for? Or are you something else entirely?” His words hung in the air like the scent of rain before a storm. I wanted to answer, but no words came. “Ah. Very Good. Silence! The unexamined life,” he said, his voice softer now, “is not worth living.” He gestured toward the trail ahead. “Walk,” he said. “There’s more to see.” The Shadows of the Cave The forest grew darker as I walked on, the moonlight cutting through the trees in sharp, uneven beams. The path grew steeper, the trees thinning until I found myself standing before the mouth of a cave. The firelight flickered from within, casting an eerie glow against the rocks. I stepped inside. The air was cold, heavy with silence, broken only by the crackle of the fire at the cave’s center. Shadows danced on the walls, their shapes twisting into strange, shifting forms. Another figure stood near the flames, his gaze fixed on the shadows. “You’ve come to watch the shadows,” he said, his voice smooth but distant. “The shadows?” I asked, stepping closer. He gestured toward the wall, where the flickering light cast distorted shapes that seemed to move on their own. “Most people live their lives watching shadows. They mistake them for reality because it’s easier than seeking the truth. But shadows are only reflections, illusions cast by something greater.” “What is greater?” I asked. “The light,” he said simply, turning to face me. His expression was calm, but his eyes carried an intensity that sent a shiver through me. “The truth. It’s not what you see, but what lies beyond. To find it, you must turn away from the wall and face the light.” “How do I know what’s real?” “You don’t,” he said. “Not at first. That is the journey. To ask, to wonder, to seek. Tell me: Who are you, if not the one watching shadows? And who will you become if you dare to face the light?” His words settled over me like a weight I didn’t know I’d been carrying. He didn’t move, didn’t leave. He stayed by the fire, his gaze steady, as I stepped back into the night. The Summit of Wisdom The trail climbed higher now, the air growing colder, sharper, as though the path itself demanded something of me. The trees had given way to jagged rocks, and the mountain rose before me like a silent sentinel. At the summit, I saw him. He stood tall and steady, his presence quiet but commanding. He wasn’t like the others-there was no mystery about him, no teasing smile. There was only calm, deliberate strength. “You’ve walked far,” he said, motioning for me to sit on a nearby rock. I sat, the exhaustion of the journey mingling with the weight of the questions I carried. “I’ve met others,” I said. “They asked me questions, but I still don’t know who I am.” He nodded, his gaze thoughtful. “That’s because who you are isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.” “Build?” “Yes,” he said. “Who you are is shaped by what you repeatedly do-your choices, your actions, your virtues. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” “But what if I change?” I asked. “What if who I am today isn’t who I am tomorrow?” His faint smile was steady, reassuring. “Then you understand what Aristotle believed-that we are always in motion, always striving toward the good. To ask, ‘Who am I?’ is to embrace that motion. It is to grow. As I descended the trail, the moonlight guiding me home, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this wasn’t just a walk. The people I had met-their voices, their questions-they lingered in my mind. Socrates under the tree. Plato in the cave. Aristotle at the summit. Was it really them? Or was it a conversation with myself, a reflection of the questions I carry within? I will never know. But it taught me something I won’t forget. My dream was a lesson. “We are always in motion. We are always becoming. We are what we build.” Those words, and the questions they asked, have stayed with me. They remind me that the walk doesn’t end. That wisdom isn’t something we arrive at-it’s something we pursue, step by step, moment by moment. It was a dream, yes. But dreams can guide reality. And this one has shaped mine. The endless walk of wisdom continues. Will you walk it too?
the question asked to the prophets always sparks me that Socrates was implied the wisest after the answer rather than to note that we humans have same the capabilities and potential to be wiser than before
How about a on the philosopher’s stone aka the sorcerer’s stone? Real myths compared to Harry Potter. And a vid on a pirate 🏴☠ who was known as The Black Cesar?
It's really just called the Philosopher's Stone. It was only ever called the Sorcerer's Stone in the American versions of the first Harry Potter book because they felt that no American kids would know what the Philosopher's Stone was. That being said, the Philosopher's Stone is pretty cool. It's said to be able to turn lead into gold but what most people don't understand is that this is also supposed to affect a change in the soul of the alchemist. Like the dull lead turning into bright gold, the human soul is uplifted when it unites with the divine. That is the true power of the Philosopher's Stone
I disagree. Aristotle was bad for science. Because of his belief that the sun revolves around the earth, many great scientists who disagreed were put on trial and ultimately executed. The church taught the teachings of Aristotle, the church was more powerful than the king so for centuries science was at a stand still. Thanks to Galileos heroism, we have the scientific method. I hate Aristotle and i hate how much credit he gets for being so arrogant.
I think you should have focused more on the actual philosophies these people held and described those in more detail. I was more looking for that than a history of the people behind the ideas
I believe he said “let nature be thy medicine “either Aristotle or socrates . Pretty sure it was Aristotle. Base on medicine a till this day some college have there image as the father or founder of medicine.
One is absolutely Honored by such a glowing tone of reminiscence. Good Men worth listening to would be frustrated with these words providing Merit, though be healed by what is meant. How plain and Proud and evermore.” LEv MAB
For Socrate is nr1 thinker in western societies... " Know your self" or I know I do not know " For the first time in human history he succeed to draw OTHERS ATTENTION to THEMSELVS, INSTED OF LOOKING UP TO THE SKY FOR GODS!
Socrates worshipped the Greek Gods. He described an encounter he had with local Nymphs, one of the dialogues begins with him attending a festival in honor of the Goddess Bendis, he heeded the command of Apollo to begin the work of becoming a philosopher, and his last words were a request for a friend of his to sacrifice a rooster to Asklepios on his behalf. In fact, Plato even says that Socrates taught that the goal of philosophy was so you can purify your soul to spend time with the Gods for all eternity rather than being stuck in the cycle of reincarnation
@@WildMen4444 And they Say his las words were adressed to a FRIEND for paying a rooster whom he took from a neighborow. So Xanthipa his wife not being in debt...
@@viorelpiscanu9425Here's the quote from the Phaedo: "Then he uncovered his face, for he had covered himself up, and said-this was the last thing he uttered-“Crito, I owe the sacrifice of a rooster to Asklepios; will you pay that debt and not neglect to do so?” He's clearly asking that someone do a sacrifice on his behalf. Nothing to do with stealing a chicken. It was common to promise the Gods that you would give Them an offering later in exchange for an answered prayer. Clearly Socrates felt that a prayer of his addressed to Asklepios had been answered and he wanted his friend Crito to do the honors on his behalf since he would now be unable to do so. Socrates worshipped the Gods. End of story.
We've been working with the same voiceover team for years, sorry guys, no robots here. The voice is that of a real person. AIs are trained to copy professionals like him and now everyone thinks that real people's voices are AI. The irony of life
Some People believe anything but the TRUTH and those that seek the TRUTH do not seek fantasy but written truth from the manuscripts not written plays from a sci - fi , if one of my children still believed in Aliens beyond there teens, then i would be one worried parent
@@zeroworldcraftThat's literally not what your comment says (at the time of this comment). And yes, I have. Every day, in fact. It's why I know so much about these guys.
@@WildMen4444 cool cool. I'll put your comment on a shelf right next to my old scholarship to study philosophy in ancient Greek, on the Greek islands. So, chill a bit. You are correct about my wording. Okay?
@@zeroworldcraftAnd I'll put your "scholarship" on the shelf next to all the things I doubt. Prove to me there is a direct link between Heraclitus and Socrates. What sources indicate this? If your "scholarship" (the word you are looking for is "degree") is worth anything then you should be able to answer that.
@Madfox4you experts say you are wrong. Ancient Egyptians are "Sub-Saharan africans " until they were taken over by persains and islam. And no egyptologists are a credible source.
@@jeroldpaquette9068 You may as well be saying you use bloodletting effectively. Or you teach Klingon effectively. The very premise is flawed. It’s nonsense. Asking questions is essential, of course, but answering the questions is infinitely more important. Socrates was a goober. If he even existed.
@@kenneth9874 That’s a pretty wild statement. You don’t know me. I’m not convinced he existed at all. Why does my opinion threaten your sensibilities? I think maybe your confidence in your own worldview is pretty low. Maybe read a book bud. Maybe my book.
I really dislike socrates. The only pupils he had worth anything was aristotle and antisthenes. There was a reason Diogenes pretty much made it his lifes mission to show people how foolish plato was. Socrates had the philosophers sickness.
It's funny that you are praising Diogenes while criticizing Plato when Diogenes was actually a huge fan of Socrates. The big reason why he hated Plato was because he felt he was overcomplicating Socrates' teachings. At the risk of sounding pedantic, I'd like to mention that Aristotle was never Socrates' pupil. He was Plato's pupil. Socrates was long dead by the time Aristotle came on the scene
The Socrates character is one of the most obvious frauds of the past few millennia. Aristotle provided more substance to the world on a Tuesday afternoon than this Socrates goober did ever…regardless of how hard Plato tried.
Democracy can be quite difficult for highly intelligent individuals. Imagine a world in which it seems everyone and everything you come into contact with is seemingly completely at odds with the world as you see it. Everyone you attempt to comiserate with has no idea what you are talking about leading to loneliness as your ideas are so far ahead that it might be generations before they are even understood never mind accepted and normalised. Frustrating but ultimately character building, I don't begrudge him for his criticisms of democracy whether I agree with him or not.
@forgottenlorebookshop8645 Athena is a sub Sahara African god, and the greeks honored her by calling the city Athens, where philosophy started to flourish
@@blist14ant She was Akkadian, Mycenaean, Minoan, perhaps Anatolian. But West African? That’s just wildly dubious. Attic, Scythian, but not Sub-Saharan.
Socrates didn't force his beliefs on others. He didn't contribute anything to "science." He swallowed the hemlock drink. Not at all concerned about what society thought of him. Plato made a mess with his ideologies, the Greek empire soon disappeared.
@@WildMen4444 in a way they all matter and in another way Aristotle alone matters. In a way when you consider philosophy with respect to philosophers who are the non-Socratics, the Socratics, i.e. Socrates( who left nothing written), Plato and Aristotle, seem important. Socratics are important as a school. But in an another way when you consider individual philosophers Aristotle seems important. Aristotle is important not as a school but as a individual of a school. The difference is just in the point of view, i.e. which school is important or which philosopher is important.
The allegory of the cave is something everyone should read it’s crazy to think people from back then we’re even smarter than a lot of people of today
Plato was unique, not a typical Greek. It is a big mistake to generalize from the example of Plato to the average Greek, who would have considered Plato an eccentric or even mad nut job.
We have trouble being distracted by our luxuries and devices.
We live in an age of extreme ignorance. Most of what you think you know is wrong.
Why do you think people today should be smarter?
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Thank you for sharing this insightful video on the great Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It's fascinating to learn about the profound thoughts and teachings of these brilliant minds. Your effort in making this knowledge accessible is much appreciated. Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks!
@@SeeUinHistoryyou skipped the part were they and All the other philosophers went to study and learn everything they know in AFRICA
Many thanks for producing and posting this podcast on UA-cam, which I think is an excellent introduction to these ground breaking thinkers.
And thanks for mentioning that "Plato" was a nickname -- which I have shared with some people, whom seem to distinctly disbelieve me!
P.S. Unless I missed it, there is no reference to the incidental / background music. Would you mind posting this info on the podcast "Description"?
If only we had a time machine. How I would love to go back in time and have a conversation with Socrates.
YES AND YOU'LL SEE THAT THEY LEARN EVERYTHING FROM THE AFRICAN
Time travel is easy and a yet to be invented mechinical time travel machine is not needed.
All these ghost folks are freely available as audios on Libravox or as text at Gutenberg.
The more you learn about them and their eternal age, the more deeply you can ravel in time.
You gotta learn ancient greek tho
Socrates was a badass
Im going to read the writings of these three philosophers as soon as I can
No diogenes was the badass
@@mammaboy1Socrates never wrote anything. All of his teachings come to us by way of Plato. So if you read Plato you will also be reading Socrates (assuming you go with the idea that Socrates' teachings perfectly match what Plato describes in his writings)
@@HelloBro-qr4heDiogenes was a student of Socrates. His love of Socrates is actually why he didn't like Plato whom he felt was overcomplicating Socrates' teachings
@@WildMen4444to be fair, Plato was founding a new religion.
Three of the all time greats, but after watching this it seems Socrates is the goat.
the crazy thing and unheard of this linearity is that Aristotle was Alexander´s teacher. Crazy if you thing of the probabilities
Alexander sought out Aristotle that’s why
Thank you so much for the video I hope people now know who they really are
Thanks for providing great content, been watching for years. Keep killing it 🔥
Thanks!
Great video. Have an Edu exam tomorrow and this,really helped understand better. Would suggest adding criticism of their ideas ❤❤❤
AI has a thing for Mel Gibson: Every old Greek philosopher looks like him in the movie "The Professor and the Mad Man," by Simon Winchester.
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yes it`s intentional his a Catholic in a crazy world but at the end of the day Faith goes way beyond thinkers and these guys are men of faith as well as great thinkers.They would not fit in this woke society of today .
It is worth noting that while Socrates was condemned to death, he could have simply left Athens and gone elsewhere.
Instead he chose to stay and drink the poison.
I think that was his weakest philosophical choice. He sanctioned the right of his fellow Athenians to inflict unwarranted violence upon him. It is one thing to be a Martyr to make a point: The point being, "I won't change or apologize". But he literally said his "mother city" of Athens had nourished him and thus had the right to destroy him.
Socrates embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for growth.
Plato's allegory of the cave serves as a poignant metaphor for enlightenment and the transformative power of education.
Aristotle’s empirical approach to knowledge underscores the significance of observation and experience.😀
❤🤍💙 all your video's mate👍
Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed the music in background... So peacefull would really like to know the name of this music piece
I hope I make it to the Isles of the Blessed one day so I meet these great men and learn from their wisdom. Plus, I hear Socrates could drink everyone under the table so that'll be fun too!
@macmel2160The Gods do not die. That being said, when humans die, there are said to be one of several places they go. The best place is Elysium which is for heroes, initiates of the mysteries, and virtuous souls. The Isles of the Blessed are a location in Elysium for the greatest of souls
The night was cool, the kind of night where the air feels alive with things you cannot see but know are there. Above, the full moon hung heavy, casting its silver light across the forest, making the shadows sharper, deeper. The trees stood tall and silent, their dark branches tangled against the sky, as if they were weaving a story older than time itself.
I walked.
I often walk, don’t you? It’s how I untangle my thoughts, how I wrestle with the questions that seem to have no answers. My thoughts are relentless-knots of ideas and ambitions, histories and dreams, all twisted into something I can’t quite name. Walking helps. The rhythm of my steps, the endless stretch of the path-it clears the clutter.
But tonight, the question that had taken hold of me wasn’t one I could easily shake. It wasn’t about the things I study-law, philosophy, history, politics, ethics. It wasn’t about the world outside, the world of what was or what could be. It was about something closer. Something darker. Something I didn’t want to look at but couldn’t avoid.
Who am I?
The question followed me like a shadow, its weight growing heavier with every step. I had almost convinced myself there was no answer when I saw him. He was sitting beneath an ancient tree, its gnarled branches stretching like claws toward the moonlit sky.
He didn’t move as I approached, but I could feel his attention, as though the air itself had shifted. His presence was magnetic, though I couldn’t say why. It wasn’t his posture-calm but unassuming-or his face, lined but unremarkable. It was something else. Something I couldn’t name.
“Who are you?” he asked.
The question startled me. It wasn’t just what he said-it was the way he said it. Quiet, deliberate, as though the words themselves carried an unseen weight.
“I’m a student,” I said automatically. “A student of law, philosophy, history-”
He raised a hand, stopping me mid-sentence. His faint smile was almost teasing, but his eyes… his eyes were sharp, piercing, like he could see straight through me.
“No,” he said softly. “That’s what you study. That’s what you do. But who are you?”
The distinction stopped me cold. “I… I don’t know,” I admitted finally.
His smile widened, though it didn’t make him seem warmer. It made him seem like someone who already knew the answer I couldn’t give.
“Good,” he said. “Not knowing is the first step to wisdom. Tell me-are you the books you read? The choices you’ve made? The virtues you strive for? Or are you something else entirely?”
His words hung in the air like the scent of rain before a storm. I wanted to answer, but no words came.
“Ah. Very Good. Silence! The unexamined life,” he said, his voice softer now, “is not worth living.”
He gestured toward the trail ahead. “Walk,” he said. “There’s more to see.”
The Shadows of the Cave
The forest grew darker as I walked on, the moonlight cutting through the trees in sharp, uneven beams. The path grew steeper, the trees thinning until I found myself standing before the mouth of a cave. The firelight flickered from within, casting an eerie glow against the rocks.
I stepped inside.
The air was cold, heavy with silence, broken only by the crackle of the fire at the cave’s center. Shadows danced on the walls, their shapes twisting into strange, shifting forms. Another figure stood near the flames, his gaze fixed on the shadows.
“You’ve come to watch the shadows,” he said, his voice smooth but distant.
“The shadows?” I asked, stepping closer.
He gestured toward the wall, where the flickering light cast distorted shapes that seemed to move on their own. “Most people live their lives watching shadows. They mistake them for reality because it’s easier than seeking the truth. But shadows are only reflections, illusions cast by something greater.”
“What is greater?” I asked.
“The light,” he said simply, turning to face me. His expression was calm, but his eyes carried an intensity that sent a shiver through me. “The truth. It’s not what you see, but what lies beyond. To find it, you must turn away from the wall and face the light.”
“How do I know what’s real?”
“You don’t,” he said. “Not at first. That is the journey. To ask, to wonder, to seek. Tell me: Who are you, if not the one watching shadows? And who will you become if you dare to face the light?”
His words settled over me like a weight I didn’t know I’d been carrying. He didn’t move, didn’t leave. He stayed by the fire, his gaze steady, as I stepped back into the night.
The Summit of Wisdom
The trail climbed higher now, the air growing colder, sharper, as though the path itself demanded something of me. The trees had given way to jagged rocks, and the mountain rose before me like a silent sentinel.
At the summit, I saw him.
He stood tall and steady, his presence quiet but commanding. He wasn’t like the others-there was no mystery about him, no teasing smile. There was only calm, deliberate strength.
“You’ve walked far,” he said, motioning for me to sit on a nearby rock.
I sat, the exhaustion of the journey mingling with the weight of the questions I carried. “I’ve met others,” I said. “They asked me questions, but I still don’t know who I am.”
He nodded, his gaze thoughtful. “That’s because who you are isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.”
“Build?”
“Yes,” he said. “Who you are is shaped by what you repeatedly do-your choices, your actions, your virtues. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
“But what if I change?” I asked. “What if who I am today isn’t who I am tomorrow?”
His faint smile was steady, reassuring. “Then you understand what Aristotle believed-that we are always in motion, always striving toward the good. To ask, ‘Who am I?’ is to embrace that motion. It is to grow.
As I descended the trail, the moonlight guiding me home, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this wasn’t just a walk. The people I had met-their voices, their questions-they lingered in my mind. Socrates under the tree. Plato in the cave. Aristotle at the summit. Was it really them? Or was it a conversation with myself, a reflection of the questions I carry within?
I will never know. But it taught me something I won’t forget. My dream was a lesson.
“We are always in motion. We are always becoming. We are what we build.”
Those words, and the questions they asked, have stayed with me. They remind me that the walk doesn’t end. That wisdom isn’t something we arrive at-it’s something we pursue, step by step, moment by moment.
It was a dream, yes. But dreams can guide reality. And this one has shaped mine.
The endless walk of wisdom continues. Will you walk it too?
Would somebody recommend a starter book for my sixth grader on Socrates in his Socratic method?
This is very interesting, but sadly, the music interferes
the question asked to the prophets always sparks me
that Socrates was implied the wisest after the answer rather than to note that we humans have same the capabilities and potential to be wiser than before
How about a on the philosopher’s stone aka the sorcerer’s stone? Real myths compared to Harry Potter. And a vid on a pirate 🏴☠ who was known as The Black Cesar?
It's really just called the Philosopher's Stone. It was only ever called the Sorcerer's Stone in the American versions of the first Harry Potter book because they felt that no American kids would know what the Philosopher's Stone was. That being said, the Philosopher's Stone is pretty cool. It's said to be able to turn lead into gold but what most people don't understand is that this is also supposed to affect a change in the soul of the alchemist. Like the dull lead turning into bright gold, the human soul is uplifted when it unites with the divine. That is the true power of the Philosopher's Stone
@@WildMen4444my boy Thoth put Hermes on
Socrates is my favorite 😍!!!.
4:41 is it possible he had that disease that effects the nerves
I am fond of Leucippus, Democritus, and Epicurus who were their contemporary rivals
Just sounds like Aristophanes was using his platform to roast Socrates for being the way he was
Hippocrates was credited as the father of medicine...
Born before Christ yet Hippocrates oath still recited upto date in medicine....
archimedes please
Three great powerful men
I disagree. Aristotle was bad for science. Because of his belief that the sun revolves around the earth, many great scientists who disagreed were put on trial and ultimately executed. The church taught the teachings of Aristotle, the church was more powerful than the king so for centuries science was at a stand still. Thanks to Galileos heroism, we have the scientific method. I hate Aristotle and i hate how much credit he gets for being so arrogant.
@@MoreOnPleeezHere's my question to you:
During which period were those scientists killed? Was it under the reign of the church?
So, crates?
Did you AI all these classical works of art? I'm proud of you.
I think you should have focused more on the actual philosophies these people held and described those in more detail. I was more looking for that than a history of the people behind the ideas
I believe he said “let nature be thy medicine “either Aristotle or socrates . Pretty sure it was Aristotle. Base on medicine a till this day some college have there image as the father or founder of medicine.
ghazali and avesina both were persian(iranian) philosophical personalitis not arab. i hope you search and check this .
One is absolutely Honored by such a glowing tone of reminiscence. Good Men worth listening to would be frustrated with these words providing Merit, though be healed by what is meant.
How plain and Proud and evermore.” LEv MAB
so, the trinity ?
"I thought Plato was a Greek dishwashing liquid."
i like
For Socrate is nr1 thinker in western societies... " Know your self" or I know I do not know " For the first time in human history he succeed to draw OTHERS ATTENTION to THEMSELVS, INSTED OF LOOKING UP TO THE SKY FOR GODS!
Socrates worshipped the Greek Gods. He described an encounter he had with local Nymphs, one of the dialogues begins with him attending a festival in honor of the Goddess Bendis, he heeded the command of Apollo to begin the work of becoming a philosopher, and his last words were a request for a friend of his to sacrifice a rooster to Asklepios on his behalf. In fact, Plato even says that Socrates taught that the goal of philosophy was so you can purify your soul to spend time with the Gods for all eternity rather than being stuck in the cycle of reincarnation
@@WildMen4444 And they Say his las words were adressed to a FRIEND for paying a rooster whom he took from a neighborow. So Xanthipa his wife not being in debt...
@@viorelpiscanu9425Here's the quote from the Phaedo:
"Then he uncovered his face, for he had covered himself up, and said-this was the last thing he uttered-“Crito, I owe the sacrifice of a rooster to Asklepios; will you pay that debt and not neglect to do so?”
He's clearly asking that someone do a sacrifice on his behalf. Nothing to do with stealing a chicken. It was common to promise the Gods that you would give Them an offering later in exchange for an answered prayer. Clearly Socrates felt that a prayer of his addressed to Asklepios had been answered and he wanted his friend Crito to do the honors on his behalf since he would now be unable to do so. Socrates worshipped the Gods. End of story.
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socrates was doing deep samadhi
The three are interrelated
each person follows God's leadership
Yet none of them were greater teachers
than a child or an simple minded creature
Your pronunciation of many of these Greek names is positively villainous. Or are you a computer?
Hum.. now I'm questioning the nature of my reality. I wonder, what if I am a computer? 🧐
Computer for sure. We must put up w/ these mechanical voices, forever. I guess we must get used to it!
We've been working with the same voiceover team for years, sorry guys, no robots here.
The voice is that of a real person. AIs are trained to copy professionals like him and now everyone thinks that real people's voices are AI. The irony of life
It's pronounced "interLOcutor"...
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Heraclitus was Socrates predecessor. Alexander was Aristotle's student. The chain is 5 people; not 3.
Heraclitus died ten years before Socrates was born
@@WildMen4444 I said studied. Have you ever studied anyone who died before you were born?
@@zeroworldcraftThat's literally not what your comment says (at the time of this comment). And yes, I have. Every day, in fact. It's why I know so much about these guys.
@@WildMen4444 cool cool. I'll put your comment on a shelf right next to my old scholarship to study philosophy in ancient Greek, on the Greek islands. So, chill a bit. You are correct about my wording. Okay?
@@zeroworldcraftAnd I'll put your "scholarship" on the shelf next to all the things I doubt. Prove to me there is a direct link between Heraclitus and Socrates. What sources indicate this? If your "scholarship" (the word you are looking for is "degree") is worth anything then you should be able to answer that.
You mean three great philosopher thieves
I choose plato
And all got their knowledge from Africa. But most people do not know that and that was by design.
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@@Madfox4you I do not understand gibberish.
My ancestors created language and writing in Africa. @@Madfox4you
@Madfox4you experts say you are wrong. Ancient Egyptians are "Sub-Saharan africans " until they were taken over by persains and islam. And no egyptologists are a credible source.
Nah.
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Plato was lucky.
I reject Socrates, the absurd Socratic method, and Plato’s nonsense. Team Aristotle here.
The Method is a very effective teaching tool. At 78 I still use it, effectively!😊
@@jeroldpaquette9068 You may as well be saying you use bloodletting effectively. Or you teach Klingon effectively. The very premise is flawed. It’s nonsense. Asking questions is essential, of course, but answering the questions is infinitely more important. Socrates was a goober. If he even existed.
@@forgottenlorebookshop8645funny how he is well known during his lifetime and all these centuries later..whereas you on the other hand.....
@@kenneth9874 That’s a pretty wild statement. You don’t know me. I’m not convinced he existed at all. Why does my opinion threaten your sensibilities? I think maybe your confidence in your own worldview is pretty low. Maybe read a book bud. Maybe my book.
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They didn't know squat.
Haha right
I really dislike socrates. The only pupils he had worth anything was aristotle and antisthenes. There was a reason Diogenes pretty much made it his lifes mission to show people how foolish plato was. Socrates had the philosophers sickness.
It's funny that you are praising Diogenes while criticizing Plato when Diogenes was actually a huge fan of Socrates. The big reason why he hated Plato was because he felt he was overcomplicating Socrates' teachings.
At the risk of sounding pedantic, I'd like to mention that Aristotle was never Socrates' pupil. He was Plato's pupil. Socrates was long dead by the time Aristotle came on the scene
Can you elaborate further.. I am curious as to why you have such a low opinion of Socrates and Plato
Who would be some examples of philosophers who do not have the “philosopher’s sickness”? What is the “philosopher’s sickness” in your definition?
The Socrates character is one of the most obvious frauds of the past few millennia. Aristotle provided more substance to the world on a Tuesday afternoon than this Socrates goober did ever…regardless of how hard Plato tried.
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How many are mentally pronouncing it as Socrates from Bill and Ted?
Fun fact Socrates hated democracy.
Democracy can be quite difficult for highly intelligent individuals. Imagine a world in which it seems everyone and everything you come into contact with is seemingly completely at odds with the world as you see it. Everyone you attempt to comiserate with has no idea what you are talking about leading to loneliness as your ideas are so far ahead that it might be generations before they are even understood never mind accepted and normalised. Frustrating but ultimately character building, I don't begrudge him for his criticisms of democracy whether I agree with him or not.
They learned from the Egyptians and west africans.
Nah.
@forgottenlorebookshop8645 Athena is a sub Sahara African god, and the greeks honored her by calling the city Athens, where philosophy started to flourish
@@blist14ant She was Akkadian, Mycenaean, Minoan, perhaps Anatolian. But West African? That’s just wildly dubious. Attic, Scythian, but not Sub-Saharan.
While African and Egyptian influences were no doubt present, to say they learned their theories from them is absurd
@@MostafaElSakari doctor Rebecca futo published papers on this subject. and im right that Athena was a west African goddess.
Socrates didn't force his beliefs on others. He didn't contribute anything to "science." He swallowed the hemlock drink. Not at all concerned about what society thought of him. Plato made a mess with his ideologies, the Greek empire soon disappeared.
Greeks concentrated on philosophy and discoveries not giving much on sustaining empire until Rome conquered it with alot of ease...
@@PeterEwoton-tj1wn as a society. I'm referring to Socrates only.
What empire? The Greeks were a loose collection of city states often at war with each other.
Aristotelian is pronounced ar-uh-stuh-TEEL-yuhn.
There was only one truly great Greek philosopher..Diogenes..
Diogenes wouldn't have agreed with you
What a load of waffle
THEY WERE EDUCATED BY THE EGYPTIAN.
What makes you think this? They seem to have very few similarities from my understanding.
Only Aristotle matters
Aristotle was Plato's student and Plato was Socrates' student. They all matter
@@WildMen4444 in a way they all matter and in another way Aristotle alone matters. In a way when you consider philosophy with respect to philosophers who are the non-Socratics, the Socratics, i.e. Socrates( who left nothing written), Plato and Aristotle, seem important. Socratics are important as a school. But in an another way when you consider individual philosophers
Aristotle seems important. Aristotle is important not as a school but as a individual of a school. The difference is just in the point of view, i.e. which school is important or which philosopher is important.
All learned from studying in Africa for decades
They study under my pants
Go back further, to their teachers. Don’t be afraid to go to Africa.
We wuz filossiferz n sheit
Yeah no
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Boring 😔🪴
FUN FACT: Alexander the great was an arab…..Aristotle was the white man. But both are brothers. Because arabs are caucasian.