Socrates Argument Essay

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Dictionary.com defines the philosopher as a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields. While that definition is extensive and is in the practical sense the vocation of the Philosopher, one could argue that the term philosopher means so much more, than such a simplistic definition such as the one above. Socrates was a philosopher, soldier, and mason among many other professions. However, Socrates loved the pursuit of knowledge more than anything else and that is what makes him an exemplary example of a philosopher. In order to understand why Socrates exemplifies the vocation of philosopher you must first understand what the term vocation means. The Bible grants some clarity on this subject by saying in Romans 12:6 “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith.” In other words the bible says we should find what we are good at and make a profession of it while still incorporating faith. Two other terms that need to be defined as well are improver and corruptor. An improver helps to make something better than its previous condition. On the other hand a Corruptor is that of evil who harms those around …show more content…

Socrates called himself the gadfly of Athens because he stung the polis into action. Although he drank the hemlock with many questions unanswered, his life was an example of men’s thirst for knowledge. “…But the envy and detraction of the world, which has been the death of many good men, and will probably be the death of many more; there is no danger of my being the last of them.” (Apology 12). In this quote Socrates means that good men are not only those that stand up for what they believe to be right, but also seek answers to questions even if those questions are unpopular to the

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