... like poor Sisyphus' yoga with the boulder .to seek what 'the wise' seek: not merely "to be wise", but understanding how to live – judge & practice – less unwisely (especially in circumstances where and when folly – misjudgment & malpractice – is easier — 180 Proof
As per the Oracle of Delphi and Socrates, the quiddity of wisdom is awareness of (one's own) ignorance. — Agent Smith
I think there is more to Socratic ignorance than simply knowing or acknowledging that you are ignorant. The examined life is an inquiry into the question of how best to live in the face of ignorance of what is best. — Fooloso4
Nirvana fallacy? — Agent Smith
I'm not sure I know what you mean. Despite the mythology of transcendence in the Republic, the Phaedo, and elsewhere, I think Socratic philosophy is grounded in the world of everyday experience. — Fooloso4
I think there is more to Socratic ignorance than simply knowing or acknowledging that you are ignorant. The examined life is an inquiry into the question of how best to live in the face of ignorance of what is best. — Fooloso4
False modesty. I know what I know and act on it. — Jackson
I don't find that inspiring. — Jackson
My criticism of Plato is that he reduces the universe to knowledge claims. That the universe itself is a form of knoweldge. — Jackson
Is it not also knowing the kinds of questions and matters you are unable to answer or resolve easily for yourself or others? — Tom Storm
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