For his time, Socrates (whether actually real or Plato’s fictional character for the dialogues) was incredibly, dare I say radically, forward-thinking in his ethics.
Studying Socrates/Plato still has extraordinary value for young minds.
Because some who have questionable values “idolize” a source of knowledge and wisdom, doesn’t mean the source itself is tainted, heretical, and should be purged.
For his time, Socrates (whether actually real or Plato’s fictional character for the dialogues) was incredibly, dare I say radically, forward-thinking in his ethics.
Sure, but you probably shouldn’t be looking to him for inspiration on modern systems.
You know, like cryptofascists and technocrats do.
What is a “cryptofascist”?
A cryptofascist is a person who holds fascist beliefs but does not openly proclaim that they do, instead working in secret to advance their ideology.
I see.
Studying Socrates/Plato still has extraordinary value for young minds.
Because some who have questionable values “idolize” a source of knowledge and wisdom, doesn’t mean the source itself is tainted, heretical, and should be purged.