Plato, Apology | Socrates' Divine Mission | Philosophy Core Concepts

[@chrismanchola3460]

I am so thankful for finding a channel just like this. Greetings from Colombia.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Glad you're enjoying it

[@thefateshavewarned]

Excellent video. This was one of the first philosophy texts I ever read back in high school, and you summed it up brilliantly. Keep up the good work.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Thanks! Yes, this was the very first Plato I encountered as well, but in college for me.

[@kymcarter589]

Thank you very much. I just listened to the Apology today, it is so inspirational! I really got the sense that he was a person of great integrity and courage. Once again thanks for the explanation!

[@GregoryBSadler]

You're very welcome. Yes, Socrates so inspired some people that he gave rise to a number of rival philosophical schools

[@shardaoloughlin1831]

Thank you for this clear understanding. As a first time philosophy student, this complements my professor's notes on the subject, and gives me more clarity.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Glad it was useful for you

[@rudyebert4725]

Really fantastic work. After watching both your Euthyphro and Apology videos, I can say that I have a thorough understanding of what is happening throughout Plato's texts. All the while, I am beginning to develop a massive appreciation and interest for Philosophy. Thank you for your contributions.

[@GregoryBSadler]

You're very welcome!

[@gigisonline]

You are easy to watch/listen to. Thanks for the video.

[@GregoryBSadler]

+Gizem Kosar You're very welcome

[@GregoryBSadler]

A new core concept video, specifically on Plato's Apology -- where Socrates argues "I'm on a mission from God" (that's actually the Blues Brothers, but what he does say is quite close)

[@Kev80ification]

Thank you for sharing these videos, they are fantastic and you are an excellent teacher.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Kevin Morley You're very welcome!

[@jaretornelas2771]

When you used that reference I knew I was going to like this video.

[@SoferiaNebruin]

I was here. :) Thanks! I really like what Socrates teaches (his teachings do remind me somewhat of the gospels of Jesus) as well as the teachings I've received from my "higher up" teachers......we are all supposed to be "on a mission from God." But it requires a lot of work to get to that point for most of us (higher consciousness/soul development/praxis). Or we can work "unconsciously" and take the longer road and simply serve as "tools." lol Or maybe we are all just tools (and fools).....lol

[@SoferiaNebruin]

(I hope not the latter)...

[@Bereboot100]

Thank you, this analysis is a help for anyone who has douths about their role in life. Either you know who who you are, and you can act on that, or you do not know whou you are and can play no reasonable role in life.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Or you might be in the middle. Glad you found it helpful

[@dusantomic4898]

Your videos are great. I'd love to see some of you talking about Chinese philosophy.

[@GregoryBSadler]

perhaps down the line. I'm kept pretty busy with the Existentialism series, Hegel series, my class videos, and these core concept videos right now

[@GregoryBSadler]

***** When you start seriously studying the philosophical traditions of either of those long and vast cultures, you'll find that those sorts of generalizations quickly turn out to be false.

[@GregoryBSadler]

***** Depends on what you mean by "rivals". I think you can take that up as a research project on your own. You'll find plenty to occupy you for some time. In the meantime, anything on the Plato video?

[@flywheelshyster]

Really enjoying this playlist, after the Camus and Sartre videos, i thought i would go back to the beginning, philosophically wise. is there a syllabus style document with recommendations on videos to go through to end up where one can understand Hegel and Kant in relation to their responses to past philosophy? or should i just here then move to the longer ancient philosophy and just work my way up the chronological timeline? thank you for these, and thank you for this.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Flywheel Shyster Glad you enjoy the videos. How you use the videos for your own studies is up to you. To be able to say what would be better or worse for you would require that I get to know you as a student. That said -- when I find the time -- I'll be putting out some short ebooks that will connect with the Core Concept videos. I don't worry as much about Kant and Hegel's engagement with past thinkers, when I produce videos upon them, as in conveying an adequate understanding of what their own original thought is. Possibly there's other videos out there that do what you're asking about

[@flywheelshyster]

Gregory B. Sadler thanks! i just remember some teachers implying one couldn't understand them without knowing whom they were writing in response to. I don't know if i'll ever be able to afford to finish my seven remaining classes so for now i'll enoy your practical take on philosophy and plan to watch every one of your videos. I've watched many lectures online and have to admit, your take on lecturing and use of analogy is the best i've seen. I love the idea of putting philosophy into action. You seem very modest, hope you know how much of difference you are making to myself and others. all peace always amig@

[@thefembotsbotanics9126]

Do you mention Munchhausen's Trilemma in any of your videos? btw thank you for your videos. they are very helpful.

[@GregoryBSadler]

+karenlizS S I don't, no. Glad the videos are useful for you

[@MrMarktrumble]

what is wisdom? Could I ever know that I am wise? Is that not arrogant? What is good character? is Knowledge of the good mean we would do the good? how can I take care of my soul. Is there a soul? "seek wisdom and holiness".

[@GregoryBSadler]

Calling it "arrogant", I think, presumes that one actually knows what arrogance is -- so that one would need some knowledge or wisdom to rightly us that term

[@MrMarktrumble]

arrogance is claiming for one's own what is not one's possession. This assumes that one knows what one has, what one doesn't have, and what is to be had.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Well, I suppose that's one take on it.

[@MrMarktrumble]

This is my understanding, but I am questioning where I picked that up. Perhaps a good etymology would do. But thank you for your time. You obviously put much work into the philosophic life.

[@MrMarktrumble]

thank you

[@GregoryBSadler]

you're welcome

[@Grapeglitz]

how does this compare to Xenophon's Apology? do you know? trying to write a piece which compares the two on one small concept that they both present. Thanks

[@GregoryBSadler]

That's more of a question I'd address in a tutorial session. If you're interested in that, here's my site: reasonio.wordpress.com/tutorials/

[@mierakpoplover]

Thank You !!!! now i really understand about this.. u should be my lecturer !!! :)

[@GregoryBSadler]

Well, I could be. I'm beginning to offer classes with Oplerno, starting with an Introduction to Existentialism