Summary of Mentira la verdad IV: Platón, Apología de Sócrates - Canal Encuentro HD

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In this video, the speaker discusses Plato's "Apology of Socrates" and Socrates' thoughts on knowledge and power. He argues that Socrates was brave enough to carry his ideals and wisdom to other lands, and that he could have played a bit more. He also believes that Socrates' accusation of corrupting young people was something he knew about. The speaker believes that, by teaching children to think for themselves, we can open up a discourse that does not have an answer, but is instead an open question.

• 00:00:00 In this video, philosopher and television host Canal EncuentroHD discusses Plato's "Apology of Socrates." In this work, Plato defends himself against charges that he corrupted the youth with strange ideas. He argues that philosophy is a subversive work based on the belief that one can know nothing for certain. He then goes on to discuss one of Plato's most important books, "The Republic," with his students.
• 00:05:00 In this video, Plato's Apology for Socrates is discussed. Socrates discusses his interactions with his students, and how he uses dialogue to teach philosophy. He also discusses the so-called "sofists," who Socrates fights against because they try to dissolve truth and convert it into mere argumentation. Socrates' method of teaching is subversive, starting with questions about love and defining it. His students eventually learn to think for themselves, and Socrates becomes more popular as a result.
• 00:10:00 In this video, Socrates is defended from accusations of atheism by Plato. Socrates is accused of questioning the existence of gods, and of trying to undermine religious beliefs. Plato tries to convince his judges that Socrates' accusations are unjustified, and that he is in fact trying to defend the beliefs of the Athenian people.
• 00:15:00 Socrates defends himself against accusations of corruption by arguing that his ideas are rare and that he only taught them to young students, not to corrupt them. The accusation Socrates is most likely accused of is corrupting the youth by teaching them atheism. He also argues that the majority of judges at his time were his students and so they should not be held accountable for his actions, as they are not the ones making the specific accusations.
• 00:20:00 Socrates argues that the only path to knowledge is to fight against those who believe they know the truth, saying that true knowledge is provisional and open to change. He believes that as a teacher, philosopher, and thinker, it is his duty to fight against those who hold power in this world. In his trial, Socrates is found guilty of corrupting the youth and is sentenced to death by drinking poison. He pleads with his students to take care of themselves before he dies, and then succumbs to the poison. His students bury him with honors, believing that his death was an honorable way to go.
• 00:25:00 The speaker discusses his thoughts on Plato's decision to commit suicide, and says he is not convinced that it was the right choice. He believes that Plato was brave enough to carry his ideals and wisdom to other lands, and that he could have played a bit more. He also believes that Socrates' accusation of corrupting young people was something he knew about. The speaker believes that, by teaching children to think for themselves, we can open up a discourse that does not have an answer, but is instead an open question. He also believes that, with time, the idea of suicide will become less relevant as it keeps being questioned and opened up.