Socrates : The Importance Of Censorship In Modern Society

Socrates was a Greek philosopher who stood for knowledge and virtue. He believed that in order for people to live their best lives, it is necessary for them to do what is right. “It is wicked and shameful to do wrong, to disobey ones superior, be he god or man (Cooper, 29b).” Socrates represents self-knowledge which is evident through his quest for finding someone who was wiser than he was. After his run ins with the likes of the local politicians, craftsmen and poets, Socrates comes to the realization that although these individuals had mastered their craft and were knowledgeable in their field of work, they were clueless in many other important aspects of life. Through this awareness, he accepts the fact that

Socrates is also one of the great character in history who does not agree with things that he does not belief or important to him. He disagreed with the Athens god, because they worship the body, also known as the Greek Idea of the body (what the male or female should look like: beautiful fat, muscle, etc.). Society of Peacock in which people walk around with self- appraiser of their body image. Socrates always disagree with the people of Athens and there democracy system and religious belief. “Socratic dialogue” is conversation of question and answer, almost close to debate. Socrates education principle is still important to the educational system. He believed, that “the educated person cannot be educated until you realize what you

In Plato’s Apology Socrates argues that he did not corrupt the youth but rather that he was trying to improve them. This is an opinionated belief not based on fact.

Have you ever The world-famous movie, Remember the Titans, cost $30 million to make in the year 2000. This documentary will demonstrate the importance of the allegories to modern times, and will not be as costly but will display an equally as important message and theme. Many themes present in Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 are shown to be relevant today. Since Plato and Bradbury both emphasized the negative effects of censorship on society, modern times must become aware of how it affects their everyday lives. To prevent modern society from facing the same problems as the allegories, we must demonstrate the dangers of censorship to educate humankind.

Socrates, while brilliant, was still very affected by the time period and the location in which he lived. Athens, the community in which he lived was far more homogenous than most countries today, whom contain an array of citizens from varying economic and ethnic backgrounds. Such diversity can, however unfortunate, create conflict. Thus, in order to make a community suitable for such a wide range of different people, the individual needs need to come to the

Blume confirms the purpose of this piece with her question, “What is censorship?” (342). Knowing there are many different classifications of censorship depending on to whom the question is directed, she proceeds to share her own point of view of what censorship means for readers, writers and education (342). She sheds light on the harsh realities of censorship by affirming the difference between parents safely monitoring what their children are exposed to and pervasive censorship based upon fear of the unknown or the misunderstood (343). Blume’s choice to share personal childhood experiences and her own encounter with the pressure of censorship exhibit her vulnerability. Because her story is personal and relatable, she invokes a positive response from readers while offering a nonchalant invitation to unite in her quest for abolishing censorship.

Censorship has existed for as long as free thought has. The earliest instance of censorship recorded in history is marked by the death of the earliest and most famous philosopher, Socrates. As Geoff Kemp recounts in his book, Censorship Moments: readings Texts in the History of Censorship and Freedom, Socrates in the ancient Roman society was viewed as “a threat to the city and its young.” Cato, a politician and statesman in ancient Greece who led the charge against Socrates “sensed in Socratic philosophy, a threat to the traditional values of the city – one based on Socrates’ claim that wisdom lay in knowing that he did not know.” (Kemp) While Socrates encouraged his followers to question the laws and customs that they took for

Socrates begins by discussing why his previous accusers accused him of what he did. “I will try to show you what has caused this reputation and slander...is none other than a certain kind of wisdom” (20d, 23a). His next point on human wisdom, is that it is not very valuable; “That one of you, O human beings, is wisest who, like Socrates, has become cognizant that in truth he is worth nothing with respect to wisdom” (23b). Socrates still believes however, that thinking about and examining wisdom is extremely important to live a fulfilling life.

In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, the theme, censorship, greatly influences the storyline. Within the society, Oceania, the government censors everything from the newspapers to an individual 's thoughts. Although, Oceania does not have any specific laws the citizens know that challenging the party, even with facial expressions, could result in punishment or possibly death. The prime reasoning behind censorship is control. In order to gain the ultimate control the Inner Party utilizes media manipulation, regulation of language, and intimidation through the Thought Police.

Ellen Hopkins, the author if of the "Crank" series for young adult readers have has hise books pulled from middle school libraries in the district of Norman, Oklahoma and was also prohibited to speak to any school in the district even the one he was invited to.

The youth that is spoken of in this is referring to the young men who had committed crimes such as sacrilege, desertion, and treason. The crimes they committed damaged Socrates’s reputation because he was thought to be their teacher. Socrates argues that he is not responsible for the youth’s actions for he has “never been anyone’s teacher.”(33b.) He claims that he did all of his questioning in public and that people had a choice whether or not to listen to him (33b). People could come and watch his questioning but it was not his job to drive people away (33b). Socrates argues that since he “never promised to teach them anything” and never engaged in the act of teaching that he cannot "be held responsible for the good or bad conduct of these people”

Introduction: Socrates lived in a democratic society, a society in which many gained the dominant power in politics, a corrupted political system. In a closed society, authority figures manipulated people’s mind, citizens didn’t recognize what is right and wrong due to their ignorance. Socrates was the man who had the courage to step out and question their way of living while people at that time period thought that it was unusual to think that way, thus they put him on trial. Socrates was a virtuous man because he followed the moral teaching that he set up for himself and he is not being hypocritical but rather his behavior does conform his moral standards. He highly values the state laws, believes that questioning is a necessary process

value in the work of choice. Seldom is the teacher or librarian alone in thinking

One example of this is when people make mistakes and they are then able to analyze these patterns of behavior in their lives and, hopefully, are able to fix it. It is this ability to think for oneself that allows someone to make conscious, ethical choices. The society that Socrates was living in had already determined what set of beliefs the people were required to have in an attempt to take away the people’s choice entirely. The freedom that people possess to analyze, think critically, and examine are such important parts of being human. When people do not take advantage of this gift that they have been freely given, it becomes such a waste. Without the ability to do this, people’s lives would have little

In society today youth are being educated by the music, technology and by each other. In the younger generation you was have to connect to them and understand what they like to do. In the Apology Socrates always connected with the young people by becoming in contact with them and they learn from each other. Socrates talk to the young generation which made him becomes popular because he was very easy to connect to. Also the teaching he had been free and the young kids that didn’t have money learned a lot from him. In today society there are some Socrates’s, for example Michelle Obama has connected with the young generation and have a voice for them. She also push for education and this connects to Socrates because education is key.