Philosophy, Religion, and the Meaning of Life

Plato - Politics, Justice, and Philosphy (1x5)

Air date: Jan 01, 2009

In his account of the trial of Socrates, Plato was instrumental in shaping the primary legacy of Greek culture to the modern world: the figure of the citizen-hero. Ponder the deep implications of Socrates' heroic virtue and philosophical identity in his commitment to personal integrity and to "not-knowing" as the ultimate wisdom.