Why Is Socrates Still Important?

“I am likely to be a little bit wiser than he is this very thing; that whatever I do not know, I do not even suppose I know,” (Laverty, Demarzio & Grinberg). Socrates said this to himself after he spoke with a man that was considered by others to be wise. Socrates found that he was just as wise as this man or maybe even wiser, which really made this man furious, but that is what Socrates believed. Socrates actually changed other people’s educational views, which is why he is extremely important still till this day. He believed that having knowledge and wisdom played a huge roll in education because he insisted that that was the way of learning. He was such a wise man himself because he knew his limits. He strongly believed that admitting your own ignorance was wisdom. Socrates always admits his wrongs, but in today’s society, it is hard for teachers to admit when they make a mistake. Also, he believed that virtue is self-knowledge. He believed in this because he thought it would help people ameliorate their lives. Lastly, Socrates believed that thoughtful questioning would truly help students in a classroom examine ideas and be creative. Socrates always told the truth, even when he was taken to court. Today, many
Socrates approach to questioning is what makes him so important because it is still being applied in classrooms today. Furthermore, because of Socrates virtue in friendships and society, it has made people treat each other with respect and kindness. Socrates had lived a difficult life but he always went out and sought for goodness. Lastly, the reason Socrates is still relevant today is because he was a true believer and stood up for what he believed in. Instead of fighting back when he was found guilty in court because of impiety and corrupting the young, he accepted his punishment without making a big deal. He even had a chance to escape, but he chose to stand