Socrates and Philosohpy

Randy Vocke
Philosophy 111
Socrates and Philosophy
Jack Camp












Vocke 1
Socrates claimed that he was a “ gadfly” because of his thirst for wisdom, just as the “gadfly” thirsts for blood. His source of life was wisdom and truth. He simply could not live with out finding wisdom and truth, which is why he was annoying to others, just as the “gadfly” is annoying to us. Even though he knew he was annoying he refused to give up his search for wisdom and truth. He however, preferred ...