Articles and Commentaries by Aden Lee, Skylark Press Studio On Socrates | Page 3

passersby on topics such as the nature of happiness, Socrates saw himself as a midwife of ideas whose aim was to insightfully critique and enlighten his shallow, materialistic countrymen. Tirelessly, he promoted spiritual betterment through the pursuit of virtue and exhorted all to lead thoughtful, self-examining lives. Not all were favorable towards the city’s selfproclaimed gadfly and in one instance, a mob set about mercilessly beating and ridiculing him. Socrates bore the abuse calmly. Ultimately, Socrates’ incisive wit and uncompromising examinations publicly shamed and embittered powerful members of society. Charges of impiety and the corruption of youths were brought against him. © Skylark Press Studio 2016 2 /5