here, Professor Smith offers a very interesting interpretation of the text:

https://youtu.be/oFglU_ED4h0?si=V1i9pGs12ozrTFVd

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Socrates stands in trial, charged with impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. Rather than a conventional apology, Socrates offers a defense of his life's work—challenging authority and encouraging critical thinking.

The Apology is a commentary on the relationship between the individual and the state. Socrates argues that true justice is not defined by the majority but by a commitment to truth and virtue.

Politically, the Apology underscores the dangers of democracy when it suppresses dissent and punishes those who challenge the status quo.

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have you ever had an intellectual orgasm?

if no,

give yourself a chance to read Plato's Apology of Socrates.

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August 10, 2024, 11:31

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It's that time of year again!

For some, it's already the college move-in week, while for others, it's happening later this month. I remember this exact time like the back of my head. Freshly graduated from high school and on the cusp of embarking on a new journey to pursue dreams abroad. Even though studying abroad and making international friends were already in my dreams, I was still quite afraid, thinking, "What if I can't settle? What if I don't fit?"

But you, my friend, need not fear. You've got this. You've come this far. Now, everything unfolds naturally. Don't try to force anything. Keep an open mind. It's a new environment, new people, and a new culture. If you're uncertain about something or in need, don't be shy to ask people. Forge amazing friendships. You're bound to remember them for the rest of your life. Hope that your roommate is a good match for you. You're fortunate if your best friend is found in your roommate.

Your first two weeks are important. Most of the friends you spend time with for the rest of college are made during this time. Talk to people. Explore. Find your circle. Join clubs and activities. These two weeks are important for your academic life as well. Do not keep classes that are difficult for you. Drop them before the drop/add deadline. Your first semester does not have to be difficult. Give yourself a chance to adapt to the college rigor. Do what you love.

Pack for college wisely. You do not have to wear formal uniforms anymore. Get yourself comfortable clothes. Buy yourself a very nice suit for special occasions. Get yourself an iron, hangers, and a hairdryer. Don't forget to pack your essentials.

Embrace the unfolding chapter and relish the adventures that await you.

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#Lesson1

A good citizen ≠ decent human (good person).

Regime types differ: democracy, aristocracy, autocracy, theocracy...

Those differences lead to another set of differences that exist amongst individuals within these regimes.

Let's put it this way:

A good citizen in a theocracy might not be a good citizen in a democracy, and vice versa.

For example, a good citizen in Iran is not a good citizen in the US.

However, a decent human being (a good person) is decent no matter the regime.

Goodness in people is universal.

This leads to the following:

Good citizen ≠ good person.

According to Plato,
a decent human being has a philosophical attribute to themselves.

Aristotle replies,
if we define a good person (decent human) by a philosophical attribute, it means that good citizens in regimes are not good people.

This is due to the fact that philosophers lack a sense of loyalty/partisanship to something special, or to a particular regime. That’s why they are called philosophers; they are always open to new perspectives and in critique of existing ones.


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I will share key takeaways from Professor Smith's Political Philosophy lectures. In return, I expect many reposts and shares.

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July 30, 2024, 8:20

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Three early favourites.
* Care Home Rock
* Such Intense Pressure
* The National Health Circus' Winter TikTok Olympics.
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110. The Pfarisees and 'The Church Of Collective Denial'.

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