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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Socrates w/Agnes Callard

Past Present Future

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Socratic Inquiry and its Transformative Power

This chapter explores the intellectual challenges Socrates posed to his contemporaries through his unique method of questioning. It highlights the transformative nature of these inquiries, encouraging deeper examination of beliefs and values, and revealing the tension between personal convictions and societal expectations. Through specific dialogues, particularly with Callicles, the chapter illustrates how Socratic questioning can lead to profound insights about justice, morality, and self-identity.

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