Socrates: Question Everything

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Credits:
Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Steve Theunissen
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris
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Source/Further reading:
Plato: Apology
Plato: Phaedo
I.F. Stone: The Trial of Socrates
John Shand: Philosophy and Philosophers
A.E. Taylor: Socrates

[@obi-wankenobi8406]

But why should I question everything

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

I see what you did there, Ben. Very nice.

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[@ehrldawg]

Exactly !!

[@TMartins379]

Because everything is not what it seems.

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

Why should I question the instruction to question everything?

[@randylahey8434]

Imagine if socrates had a podcast

[@360stab]

Imagine if he went on a podcast. "So Socrates have you tried DMT?"

[@BonnieBeats]

@@360stab I think I know that podcast

[@Damnto]

Probably will get banned from every platform on the internet

[@nathansteinfromarkham7109]

...I'd try it.

[@csmith4749]

He does: Freedomain Radio

[@danielclark-hughes692]

My kids use the Socratic method. "Get your shoes on." "Why?" "We're going out." "Why?" "We need to go shopping." "Why?" "Because we need to buy food." "Why?" "Because we're running low." "Why?" "Because we've eaten most of it." "Why?" "... Get your shoes on."

[@Haydenthemaker1000]

Because u need food to survive, succeed, and get a woman Why? Because women are awesome when they like u Why Because their genetic makeup .... I'm out of ideas here

[@gailhandschuh1138]

Simon , Love the balance and logic of your videos. Your education is showing through. Thank you for sharing.

[@derikc24]

Facts

[@freakyeb16]

You have kids 😱

[@saultorres7452]

NOPE NOPE NOPE super bad behavior lol

[@mikdan8813]

Unlike John Snow, Socrates knows that he knows nothing.

[@scottmantooth8785]

denial is the first sign of progress

[@alejandrodecesare5929]

It reminds me a bit to Stannis baratheon

[@derikc24]

Jon there's no H... Ha

[@larrydavidaddict7455]

Amazing

[@thomasharper4166]

Are you saying that Igret was a student of Socrates?

[@sleepclub1999]

‘’The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.’’ ~Socrates

[@ellajanebrookbanks7247]

Dude

[@drawndown]

I know plenty of things!

[@davidwilkie9551]

Know nothing precisely about no thing. Take a position.

[@thomasharper4166]

Why shouldn't you?

[@ErwinRommel-91]

Simon Whistler: Teaching me more about historical figures then school ever did. Thanks Simon.

[@Shadow77999]

Whistleblower

[@jasoncoomer1226]

@@Shadow77999 2 internet points have been awarded for youre post...

[@Shadow77999]

@@jasoncoomer1226 your'

[@jasoncoomer1226]

@@Shadow77999 Ur......Merica'

[@felixfox5806]

A man or women who can make their teaching fun and active will certainly have zero bad students

[@stevesayewich8594]

My main man, Socrates! Observe everything. Believe nothing. Don't take it personally. A life well lived.

[@gkprivate433]

I am Greek and an engineer and I am a very critical thinker. Once I was dismissed from a job because somebody said I was too negative! I said are you really going to put that in writing so I can report that to Human resources and the Labor department? The manager on his next breath then said the reason I was dismissed because they just hired some new direct salary people and contractors are low on the totem pole. And I have found that many if not most people do not like when you question their methods or motives or anything, They take it as an insult and will lash out at you and try to deflect from the questions you asked

[@antojames9387]

@@gkprivate433 Nobody likes being questioned. Especially your superiors.

[@DipayanPyne94]

​@@gkprivate433 Great, mate. You sound like a wise person. I would love to get to know you. What kind of engineer are you ? I am also an engineer. Not a good one yet, but at least I am one. Also, I need your help, if you don't mind ...

[@GerryBolger]

If you're going down the philosopher route, could I suggest Diogenes? His lifestyle is barely believable but his cynicism was legendary..

[@gaiusjuliuspleaser]

Diogenes! I have a tattoo of his alleged meeting with Alexander the Great on my chest. My life motto is "Truly, if I were not Diogenes, I would be Alexander" :P

[@whatyoutubedeemsappropriat7328]

Or François-Marie Arouet also known as voltaire

[@kGb1783]

Would love to see Diogenes or Zeno of Citium

[@nevio2658]

@@gaiusjuliuspleaser Is your life motto suppose to be a joke about that quote? "Truly, if I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes."

[@GerryBolger]

@Terry Parker That's where I heard of Diogenes first! Love Sam O'Nella

[@TheLacedaemonian300]

More Classical Greek figures are worthy of covering, but if I can make a suggestion, Thucydides deserves more coverage. He's the father of scientific history, and was an incredible person that forever changed how history would be covered.

[@DETRACT0RD00M]

Most of the Greeks stole their philosophy and science from the Arabs, Chinese, and Egyptians, who had known these things to be natural truths that didn't need the ego of a name behind them..

[@jeromeclemente3672]

Him and Zico in midfield was the best midfield duo. '82 Brazil is a joy to watch. ;)

[@reinderrider45]

Jerome Clemente More like a monster Greek defender

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

Brazil's Socrates > Greek Socrates.

[@cristiandelvillar3121]

I knew I wasn’t the only one who can’t help but think of Sócrates

[@rooseveltbrentwood9654]

haha i was thinking of the monty python philosopher football match

[@Lsmootho]

Best comment on this show!

[@josefschmeau4682]

Assume the validity of nothing, especially on the Internet ! --Socrates

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Jeff Medlock lol

[@carltonharvey]

Whoa whoa whoa, I thought it was Abe Lincoln who said that...

[@JaelaOrdo]

The walls in my bedroom are brick. One day I decided I was going to try to write a quote on every brick. There are a lot of Socrates quotes on my wall now.

[@wastedtalent666]

You're so deep..

[@JaelaOrdo]

@@wastedtalent666 thank you

[@TheKarateKidCode]

Smartie

[@alanjohnson9336]

Great

[@Laocoon283]

Your landlord is gonna be pissed

[@Edwardx]

My favourite channel right now, keep up the good work Simon and Shell!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Why did you tell Simone to keep up the good work? He is only the one who reads the words. Others go to wiki to "research" and others still wrote the script.

[@sandrosaladze8095]

"I'm coming off the Acropolis to start some pandemonoium..."

[@jafaral-badri8005]

Don't bring limp raps to a pimp slap symposium!

[@alchapo5372]

the mad gadfly philosophy was my invention

[@digitallyawesome1120]

Rolling with the flyest nihilist

[@adilh_05]

And me their french henchman

[@mikep3180]

We got the wisdom and the wits that even I couldn't question

[@c.darwin9259]

Never knew Soc was such a badass.

[@chriswhite6095]

My ex wife once told me that "I need to get a job", I replied "why?". That's why she's my ex. She never supported my pursuit into the philosophical practices and she's no better for it.

[@charlesthedeadlifter4376]

" I bomb atomically, Socrates philosophies and hypothesies can't define how I be dropping these mockeries, Lyrically performed armed robbery, Flee with the lottery, Possibly they spotted me." Inspectah Deck - Wu Tang Clan

[@atoningful]

@Luke lol ok luke

[@emmanuelventouris]

@Luke Triumph by Wu-Tang Clan. It's about as classic and lyrical as pure hip hop can get

[@alexanderyarini4233]

“Wu-Tang Clan is corrupting the children of Athens!”- Athens, probably

[@GreatMoleRatCharles]

Read this while wearing a wu tang Clan shirt. Weird coincidence 🤔

[@itslukkeee]

These videos are so damn good, this channel is incredible

[@as7river]

I couldn't agree more. Very eloquent in his exposition.

[@midnightsociety882]

Which ever ones you enjoy - make sure to dig deeper.. some info missing or presented objectively. Very good quickies to get started on though.

[@Dayaktribesman]

"The oracle said i am the wisest of all greek, for i know, i know nothing."

[@mitch3613]

AC Odyssey 👌🏽

[@thinginground5179]

@@mitch3613 Nah, it's just called history mate.

[@mitch3613]

@@thinginground5179 no way

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

That was fascinating! I was aware of Socrates' skepticism towards democracy, under the notion that an uneducated and simple-minded society can literally vote itself into destruction and despair, but I hadn't known all that much about his life, nor the details of his death. Thanks for making this. No doubt society and history lost a great man upon his death. As always, these Biographics videos are a great way to pass the time. Thanks for making them. Keep up the good work.

[@newman977]

With regards to your first paragraph...Donald Trump.

[@DipayanPyne94]

​@@newman977 And here, in India, Modi.

[@Atombender]

Socrates: Question everything! Plato: lol no! Aristoteles: lol yes!

[@marksc1929]

" The only true wisdom , is in knowing you know nothing "~ Socrates ~

[@ugrasimhadas4533]

But why do you think you know nothing. That’s just one man.

[@andreasgrunder7003]

If you know nothing you know that you know nothing.

[@godwillodindo6826]

always following your work silently.from kenya here.goodwork.

[@barbarachase5824]

Thank you so very much for another extremely interesting video. I LOVE your work..have a great day!

[@gestrada9498]

Thanks again! Appreciate what you do.

[@VisualStory-Teller]

Love this channel beyond words!

[@HorrorUberAlles]

Marcus Aurelius and Marcus Tulius Cicero when?!

[@GerryBolger]

100% agreed. Marcus Aurelius is a godlike stoic and Cicero was one of the greatest statesmen of antiquity. Both men typify the virtuous Roman that the history books would have us believe all Romans were.

[@romelnegut2005]

Cand ai de gand sa tragi in teapa niste persoane care fac numai tampenii?

[@kitthornton2336]

Seneca would be another good choice. How about a "Stoic Week?" I'd get moderately enthusiastic about that.

[@nt6351]

@@kitthornton2336 "Moderately enthusiastic"? That's very stoic of you. lol

[@G8RRPh1]

Add Cincinnatus in for along month of Rome

[@rolandfelice6198]

Thanks for a well presented account of Socrates' life, I truely enjoyed it.

[@VCYT]

This is all Greek to me, but i'm very philosophical about it.

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

ouch!!!!

[@allninelivez7631]

*Socrates contradicts himself* Also Socrates: "I'm saying nothing."

[@Kenjuudo]

He definitely said "nothing", so there's no contradiction.

[@Xaincryosis]

This is so crazy! I was JUST looking for a Socrates video from you this past Friday and was disappointed to find that you didn’t have one. Today I find this!

[@ceciliaspears161]

Very well done! Thank you!

[@ElvenAngel]

Another amazing video, thank you for the continued effort! I hope you'll someday cover El Greco, Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters!

[@zendavis3501]

The qoute "Know thyself" come from the ancient Egyptians. This was the best presentation on the great Socrates I've seen. Your videos are accurate and precise. Socrates was a fearless sagacious man of impeccable moral standards and principles. He reminds me of the great Stoics.

[@thelmaknowler7700]

Wow ‼️Thank you for the information ‼️

[@ms1021128]

Very nicely presented.

[@marcusvachon845]

My favorite philosopher. Thank you for the publication of this video.

[@mohamedwardi100]

Your work has improved my personal knowledge. I am now working on my own project thanks to you

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

Nice.

[@Christian-mn8dh]

Like what?

[@marekbrooking241]

Please keep posting every day I love this

[@matthewperry5121]

Good one Simon thanks

[@dapdne4916]

I had no idea about Socrates. Thanks for filling the void for me. As always, a great job doing these presentations Simon Whistler. I never have been anything but fascinated by your work. Will check out your sponsor. 😳😳

[@kevinmccabe3984]

Thanks for this. Socrates is talked about in a god like manner. I think it’s good that the man behind the myth gets discussed

[@skyjack8541]

Christ seems to take the credit.

[@MrSashaSmith]

Impressive and beautifully put! 👑

[@CharTheDude]

this was an interesting set of ideas and details that aren't usually discussed in a video of this genre. good work.

[@sertank735]

Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner.

[@ravenhill_the_cryptic_of_1968]

socrates had it right, one must always question everything.

[@bloodandempire]

Why?

[@lenni9669]

nells haley - exactly

[@springbloom5940]

Are you certain of that?

[@771shadowolf]

@@bloodandempire good question !

[@kvelez]

Good video, thanks for doing the research.

[@KingOfWolves86]

Love the content you provide.

[@MidnightMan5001]

"I'm coming off the Acropolis to start some Pandemonium! Don't bring limp raps to a pimp slap symposium!"

[@scottmantooth8785]

don't make me go all Carthaginian on you plebeian

[@nutpeg6915]

He do be the mad gatfly doe 😳

[@njerujack]

Marcus Aurelius also held Socrates in such a high regard. Epic video Simon!

[@Ajax_97]

I watch a video every morning on my commute to work, love it!! Keep it up!!!💯

[@carrielikethemovie1806]

I love these videos and I didn't realize how much I look forward to them until I just got this notification. Keep up the good work!

[@pauls9331]

Bill and Ted anyone?

[@mrsanity]

So-Crates Johnson!

[@timwilcox5158]

Dust.... Wind....

[@mrsanity]

@@timwilcox5158 Dude...

[@JohnnyOTGS]

“Allwe are, is dust in the wind, dude. Dust. ‘Blows on hand’ Wind. Dude.”

[@calebknott8021]

I was saying so crayts in my head the whole time

[@gaiusjuliuspleaser]

And quite the gifted footballer too!

[@CarlosC127]

Elegant and cool

[@nyashabrinsly183]

6"4 as well

[@benjamincaddle2018]

The break for advertising flow to me, and brilliant is a fantastic app. Your quality and class as always.

[@georgemcnaughton7839]

Thankyou for the free content

[@Zartren]

Who else decided to see this biography after playing AC: Odyssey? It is unfortunate that the Socrates of the game did not seem to ever argue against democracy. I feel that it would have been an interesting addition, especially considering the story surrounding the cult...

[@sikox209]

I just now started playing this game. Now knowing that he’s in this game has got me a little excited ngl i hope there are more philosophers in AC odyssey

[@sh1ttywidow943]

"dismissive of views contrary to his own".... I have a feeling he would have done great on the internet in modern times lol

[@VansHalham]

Great video!

[@bishowjitkhadka5065]

incredible presentation i love your way of presentation the huge biography in small detailed version

[@sphinxrising1129]

In my teens, I met a man who also taught me to question everything. His name was Carl Sagan.

[@DiannaRose66]

How did he teach you to question everything? Not being sarcastic just curious

[@bliztix2]

The roast of Socrates: hosted by Aristophanes

[@stephenlane9168]

These are fantastic videos Simon. Keep up the great work. 👌👏

[@flipperedwards2565]

Very interesting video. Thanks.

[@user-gv4bf4zx2s]

The Apology is a great short read, about 60 pages, IIRC. I read it about 35 years ago in my teens and it was interesting to be reminded as you recounted the gist of it. "Apology" in those days was more akin to "My Defense". It is the story of his trial as told by Plato. I do remember his audacity when asked for his sentence... he reasoned that since he had actually helped the youth, and thus the future of Athens, he should be rewarded with a great feast like the athletes in the Olympics... that didn't fly, lol. Also, how he reasoned that he should not escape bc he did not agree with the outcome of a system he was a member of. That really hit me deep, that if we choose to be a part of something, we cannot simply refuse the rules when we don't like the outcome. Obviously, that concept was lost on Hillary. ;)

[@DaVeganZombie]

Damn man... That's one heck of a way to leave off. What a baller.

[@efstratiossaradeas409]

Love these videos, thanks

[@hang-sangitch]

This was great :) thank you.

[@whatyoutubedeemsappropriat7328]

François-Marie Arouet also known as Voltaire that would be a good biographic

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

YES!! Nicely said. That would be an amazing video.

[@TylerSane5]

Doesn't Simon look like someone who would chill by the fireplace in a dope robe smoking a gentleman's pipe? Haha and no I'm not mocking him! I love this man and his work! Top quality 10/10 times.

[@cdeschrevel5341]

Abserd O maybe?

[@aloneboarder]

Great video

[@li3838]

I was just searching for basic info to do my homework but you caught me compleatly. Great video.

[@kiim0]

I got banned from the feminist section on reddit for questioning everything....i dont think they appreciated when i asked "why are we ok with instantly blaming any man who is accused of sexual assault, yet have sympathy for the case of Emitt Till? Wasn't he accused of sexual assualt without evidence aswell? Doesn't that qualify him for blind castration by the masses who refuse to accept evidence as proof of something happening or not happening?"

[@Firerose101]

Lol. I get banned from sub reddits all the time for having wrong think and speaking my mind. What strange times we live in. Where are we headed?

[@socialanarchist9623]

Am I for real, watching this? or is it, distortion of my perception? Why , am I watching this? . . . . Know thyself. (Regards to The team. Thank you)

[@jhnshep]

@Xeno Phon 'Xeno-Phon' lol aptly appropriate in this comment section

[@scottmantooth8785]

are you sure you are not merely a projection of a dream contemplating the complex manifestations associated with watching this video and applying particular aspects of it to your life?

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Social Anarchist . go figure lol

[@roscojenkins7451]

Is this real life? Or is it fantasy?

[@814325]

Brazilian greetings from Greece, Simon. You're just awesome. Thank you so much.

[@ItsameAlex]

nice

[@pedrozaragoza2253]

Wonderful. Thank you and God bless you!

[@yaqubwani1049]

Your lipstick caught my eye more often than my ears could your words!

[@CDNShuffle]

Just wana kiss it off and oil up that beautiful bald head and trim his beard in a Victorian Fashion oh vsauce baby notice me

[@ninja_tony]

@@CDNShuffle Wrong channel dude.

[@NebbySpace]

Our society has become so aesthetic. Socrates would be ignored by nearly everyone if he lived among us today, based on appearance alone.

[@chrismdh]

This was amazing!!

[@lanceroberthough1275]

Thank you so much!

[@bsjeffrey]

it often seems that many of the great historical thinkers were also infrequent bathers.

[@bsjeffrey]

@Tenebris Lupus i am not a frequent bather so i can't tell you.

[@user-xf6ty4iv9w]

Greetings from Athens. 🇬🇷❤️🇬🇷

[@culiusjaesar]

και εσυ εδω τεκνον βρουτε ;; χαχα σε ξερω απο ταχο παρι

[@user-xf6ty4iv9w]

@@culiusjaesar και εγώ TAXO PARI ARMY

[@culiusjaesar]

@@user-xf6ty4iv9w 😂😂🖒🖒🖒

[@stevena8719]

Greetings from Canada

[@user-xf6ty4iv9w]

@@stevena8719 you have a Greek surname, are you Greek?

[@VenusLover17]

Thanks so much

[@joelbrown2782]

I really enjoyed this video, it's so interesting that you cover people from history. I have a suggestion if you that I think might be interesting, how about Giuseppe Garibaldi.

[@forcelightningcable9639]

Socrates: Question everything. People: *Questions essentialism* Socrates: No not that!

[@Sam-im5tc]

Religious society in a nutshell Anyone: Questions something The zealots: *angry*

[@robo-]

If you watched the video, you would know that Socrates didn't actually have any qualms with the religion of the time, the charges were brought up against him because he was annoying, not because he was necessarily guilty of them.

[@masonjar_mojo6186]

@biographics, I love listening and learning from you. I also -REALLY- LOVE- your accent 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘 You're a great teacher.

[@seanpiersonjr8964]

Perfect timing bro.

[@multiversalaudiobooks9943]

19:27 STOP SNICKERING IN THE BACK HE MEANS A CHICKEN

[@xzodiayinzero5929]

The most important thing people need to know about Socrates is that his philosophies and hypotheses can't define how I be droppin' these mockeries.

[@chiefcrayon603]

I have been dying for some philosophy today, thanks Simmon!

[@DreamaAndersen]

Thanks!

[@wakawaka1976]

I brand myself a modern day Socrates... but just in the part that pisses everyone off.

[@TejasNaik01]

Wow. Never knew about Socrates to this extent. You guys did a commendable job of reading through and condensing it in a manner palatable to a normal human. Thank you.

[@Resistance-dc3xf]

nothing like a good bio to start the day!

[@maxsteele3686]

With the astonishing amount of content you and your team consistently put out, with equal attention spread out over three extremely popular and educational channels; you have every right to put ads anywhere you choose. Because without those ads, you couldn’t keep enlightening the world with an incredible amount of knowledge at the same rate because you’d need some other full time job to survive. People can shove it if they have a problem with any ads because they can’t be bothered to use simple logic. You invested money into these quality productions and I hope the voices of appreciation are louder than the ones of ignorance and makes all of this hard work worth it for you. Thank you.

[@TheOwlCreek]

"Man who drops watch in toilet, bound to have shitty time" - Socrates

[@gautamgautam5639]

Please keep more images of biographer instead of continuous explanation , and please cover biographies of all greatest people around the world in all fields right from known human evolution till today!!! 👍👍👍

[@jaredhenderson3062]

Love knowledge preach on brother!!!

[@ethanaleman]

Fascinating and him to my hero list.