Socrates and Death

 Socrates is well know around the world for his work in philosophy. In fact he entails that this has been the pursuit of his life. As a class, we all had the same preconceived ideas that philosophy is just another way of thinking. As this being our last blog post, philosophy in its entity is nothing we were born with, this new way of thinking which takes practice to comprehend. We have discussed philosophy as it relates to reparations, time, etc however, how can it connect with death? 

Socrates begins his explanation by stating the question, "for may not death, too, be better than life in some cases?" In terms of looking at this question from a religious aspect, I agree with this statement. From a Catholic lens, the afterlife out ways earth in a numerous number of ways. I believe Socrates is coming from this point of view as he refers to, "when a man is better dead, he is not permitted to be his own benefactor, but must wait for the hand of another." In other words, when one must wait for the hand of another he is referring to God sending one to heaven or hell. I do agree with Socrates view on death in the sense of finding a higher truth of oneself after death. With my religious upbringing, I believe there is a deeper meaning after our lives.


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