So, this is my blog. It's no wonder that this medium wasn't named a bjournal, because that sounds like a toilet from Ikea. The name refers to Plato's Apology. The specific line 38a, contains the phrase "an unexamined life is not worth living."
It should be noted of course, that in Apology Socrates is not sorry, and his defense of himself (the manner in which "apology" should be understood) was not designed to save himself. In particular, this line comes after he's been convicted of being "an evil-doer and corrupter of the youth, who does not receive the gods whom the state receives, but introduces other new divinities." He's about to suggest that as punishment, he should be given free meals for the rest of his life.
Indeed, in this line he proffers that no one would believe him for claiming that an unexamined life is not worth living. His Apology was meant for another audience: people like Plato. Plato wrote it down (and perhaps altered it) to be a message for us.
Why the history lesson? Because the thoughts I post here will often be unedited, though I hope not sloppy. More importantly, as Socrates, I claim no special expertise or wisdom. (Check it out, I just said that I was unwise but also akin to one considered by many to be the wisest historical person!) Much, if not all, of what I say will be wrong. My goal isn't to impress upon anyone my thoughts, but to record them for examination and to continue the human discussion of life the universe and everything.
Please, point out to me my faults so that I can learn from them. I firmly believe in an objective universe, but each is limited by their own perspective. My limited experiences have biased my mind (for instance, that I think there is an objective universe). Illusions prey upon forced perspectives. The cubists represented different dimensions in their paintings simultaneously. This recognition broke the illusion of reality: Picasso, unlike Pygmalion, was never in danger with falling in love with any of his portraits.
By collecting our views, the truth can better be seen and understood. This is my share; may you find it useful.
It should be noted of course, that in Apology Socrates is not sorry, and his defense of himself (the manner in which "apology" should be understood) was not designed to save himself. In particular, this line comes after he's been convicted of being "an evil-doer and corrupter of the youth, who does not receive the gods whom the state receives, but introduces other new divinities." He's about to suggest that as punishment, he should be given free meals for the rest of his life.
Indeed, in this line he proffers that no one would believe him for claiming that an unexamined life is not worth living. His Apology was meant for another audience: people like Plato. Plato wrote it down (and perhaps altered it) to be a message for us.
Why the history lesson? Because the thoughts I post here will often be unedited, though I hope not sloppy. More importantly, as Socrates, I claim no special expertise or wisdom. (Check it out, I just said that I was unwise but also akin to one considered by many to be the wisest historical person!) Much, if not all, of what I say will be wrong. My goal isn't to impress upon anyone my thoughts, but to record them for examination and to continue the human discussion of life the universe and everything.
Please, point out to me my faults so that I can learn from them. I firmly believe in an objective universe, but each is limited by their own perspective. My limited experiences have biased my mind (for instance, that I think there is an objective universe). Illusions prey upon forced perspectives. The cubists represented different dimensions in their paintings simultaneously. This recognition broke the illusion of reality: Picasso, unlike Pygmalion, was never in danger with falling in love with any of his portraits.
By collecting our views, the truth can better be seen and understood. This is my share; may you find it useful.
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