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what are some of the teachings of Krishna and Socrates accroding to popular books of religion and sociology?
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Philosophy Essay
March 1, 2014
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Introduction
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The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living
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Importance of Life Examination
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Comparison between Socrates’ Teachings and The Teachings Of Krishna
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Conclusion
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The Teachings of Socrates and Krishna
Introduction
In the history of philosophy, Socrates is arguably one of the greatest thinkers that have ever
lived. From Plato's accounts, the Socratic method of philosophizing and teachings on how to live
are so revolutionary that Athenian leaders see him as corrupting young minds. Socrates'
teachings have often been compared to the teachings of Jesus Christ and Krishna. In Hinduism,
Krishna is the eighth divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu. One of the grounds of the comparison
between Krishna and Socrates concerns the value of life as depicted in Socrates' famous quote
that the unexamined life is not worth living.
The Unexamined Life is not worth Living
Socrates' teachings in the five dialogues are inspired by the assertion of the oracle of Delphi that
he is the wisest man in Athens. He embarks on a quest to establish if this assertion is indeed true
by questioning leaders, politicians, and poets. His methods and teachings are the reason why he
is arrested and brought before a jury for trial.
In the Apology, as Socrates' trial nears the end, there is a debate on what kind of punishment
Socrates deserves. Socr...
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