What did Socrates famously say?

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” “The unexamined life is not worth living.” “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”

What does Socrates phrase All I know is that I know nothing mean?

“The only thing that I know is that I know nothing.” means you compare theory of knowledge with the theory of wisdom. In the theory of Knowledge you can know the staff but still be folish , because you might be too confident with what you know .

What does golden mean mean?

moderation
: the medium between extremes : moderation.

What are some interesting facts about Socrates?

Socrates was exophthalmic, meaning that his eyes bulged out of his head and were not straight but focused sideways. He had a snub nose, which made him resemble a pig, and many sources depict him with a potbelly. Socrates did little to help his odd appearance, frequently wearing the same cloak and sandals throughout both the day and the evening.

What is Socrates’s view of Education in the dialogue?

Not only does Socrates (Plato’s mouthpiece in the dialogue) posit two differing visions of education (the first is the education of the warrior guardians and the second is the philosopher-kings’ education), but he also provides a more subtle account of education through the pedagogical method he uses with Glaucon and Adeimantus.

What qualities does Socrates say a guardian must have?

Although Socrates says potential guardians must have a certain disposition, the impressionability of the ideal nature suggests that they must only be bodily suited to the physical aspects of the job since they will be instilled with the other necessary qualities through education.

What can Glaucon not understand about Socrates’ ideal city?

Caught up in the fun of imagining the ideal city, Glaucon cannot fathom that it would be as austere as Socrates suggests and desires that it be more luxurious. As soon as Socrates allows fineries, however, the city quickly becomes rife with potential trouble.