In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss lessons to be learned from the trial and death of Socrates. We cover:
- Historical background
- Transition to democracy from Aristocracy
- The Sophists, rhetoric, and relativism
- The Socratic method.
- The importance of asking questions
- The Trial
- Philosophy helps the city
- Is there a tension between politics and philosophy?

In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss lessons to be learned from the trial and death of Socrates. We cover: - Historical background - Transition to democracy from Aristocracy - The Sophists, rhetoric, and relativism - The Socratic method. - The importance of asking questions - The Trial - Philosophy helps the city - Is there a tension between politics and philosophy?

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Lessons from the Trial And Death Of Socrates

Lessons from the Trial And Death Of Socrates