Socrates - Part 4: Truth Against the City

Socrates’ questions could unsettle, but could they build? What if the method that made Athens think also made it tremble? The city put Socrates on trial, but the deeper trial was philosophy itself.Socrates’ relentless questioning drew critics from every side. The first objection was obvious: his method could destroy confidence faster than it built understanding. Dialogue after dialogue ended not in clarity, but in confusion and frustration. The city could not live on refutations alone. If Socrates never offered a constructive answer, was his method a path to truth—or just demolition dressed up as wisdom?Learn more at: https://thephilosophyarchive.com/philosophy/socratesThe Philosophy Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great ideas and thinkers that shaped how we think.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thephilosophyarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.