The Apology

 So homework this week for intro to Phil is reading Euthyphro an The Apology.

Now a year or so ago I had already read these, I think in NC so i was vaguely already familiar with the content. As of late I've really been trying to get better at studying and school, which even for my stoner ass is a bit of an achievement. I read, listen to any audio versions i can find, and make flashcards. I've never done this before of any serious note. My previous academic pursuits were always no measure, i can't say half because none was made. 

Yesterday I was listening to the librivox recording and had to stop halfway through my walk and thereafter on many occasions. I found clarity on more than one point during Socrates "apology".

So now I also find myself critiquing it in light of today's information. 

Im having a one with all moment... That's is I'm reflecting on this moment.

It's day.. cool.. there's a storm on the wind. The birds.. my breathing.. my body doing it's involuntary actions..

Other beings that i occupy space with are having similar functions.. the earth and it's sounds.. spinning in its axis.. in this moment in space.. the sounds the galaxy makes as we glide through existence.. in this... Universe.

I know nothing.

A unexamined life is not worth living...

For Socrates the later I'm guessing he ment with oneself.. the inner person or as he called the soul. Through philosophy you can attain this... Though now that I'm here.. i do have more questions..

So what is "good character" that he speaks of and it seems to be a running theme to some variation or another in the other books.. justice.. old age.. wealth.. how one conducts themselves... Some of the answers always seem to point towards - good character blesses all - or something similar in that regard. What are modern day critiques for Socrates and are they valid?

And a hawk cries in the distance.