Video: Why is Socrates so important?

Check out my recent conversation with Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom YouTube Channel

I recently had an in-depth conversation with Chris Williamson about Socrates for his Modern Wisdom YouTube channel, which reaches nearly 3 million subscribers. Check out the video of our discussion and let me know what you think. Please share the video with your friends!

Highlights

• 00:00 Why Should We Care About Socrates?

• 07:50 Philosophy Before Socrates

• 14:42 Why Socrates Became a Philosopher

• 21:04 Main Principles of Socrates’ Philosophy

• 35:42 Why Some Find Socrates Annoying

• 45:35 Did Socrates Get Involved in Politics?

• 49:50 Socrates’ View of a Good Life

• 57:57 Why Socrates Was Executed

• 1:08:48 Links Between Socrates & Seneca

• 1:19:40 The Meaning Behind ‘Know Thyself’

• 1:26:11 Biggest Weaknesses of Socrates’ Philosophy

• 1:35:55 Why This Book Was Almost Impossible to Write

• 1:45:35 The Obstacle to Playing With Ideas in Today’s Society

• 1:54:14 What’s Next for Donald?