Tag: Socrates

  • When the Majority Becomes the Mob

    Socrates was executed by democratic vote, exposing the risks of majority rule. The passage argues that propaganda and manufactured consent still shape public opinion today, while true democracy depends on citizens willing to question beliefs and engage in honest debate.

  • The Unbroken Thread

    Socrates challenged people to question their beliefs, while Plato and Aristotle built foundations of Western philosophy. Their ideas on knowledge, justice, and human flourishing emerged from public debate, shaping how people think about life and society.