Isa sa mga natutunan ko mula sa ideya ni Socrates ay ang kahalagahan ng pagiging bukas sa kritisismo dahil ito ang magdadala sa atin sa katotohanan. Mabuti pa nga't nangangaral si Socrates noon, na nagpapakitang siya ay may pakialam sa mga tao at handang ialay ang kanyang buong buhay upang matutunan ng mga tao ang magkaroon ng mapanuring pag-iisip at pagkataong sumusunod sa katotohanan. Tumatak sa akin ang linyang, "Hindi pwedeng manahimik ka na lang kapag mayroong dapat punahin." Naniniwala ako sa sinabi ni Doc Emman na ito at sa ideya ni Socrates bilang tagasunod sa katotohanan. Maging sa panahon ngayon, laganap ang pagiging tahimik ng mga tao kapag may nakikitang katiwalian. Imbis na mag-isip at gumawa ng sariling desisyon batay sa kanilang pagkatao, pipiliin nilang makisama sa nakararami upang hindi maging kakaiba at hindi mapasama kahit na hindi sigurado kung ito ay tama o mali. Kaya’t tunay na tama nga si Socrates; dapat tayong maging mausisa sa mga tao at bagay na nangyayari sa atin maging sa lipunanan sapagkat ito’y makakaapekto sa ating lahat at pati sa susunod na henerasyon ng mga magiging taga-usig ng katotohanan. Angeline Grace Soriano ELE PPCT A1-1
Maraming bagay ang natutunan at dumagdag sa aking kaalaman sa pagbabasa nito. Marami ding bagay ang dumagsa sa aking isip kung papaano at kung bakit na nga lamang siya hinatulan ng kamatayan dahil sa maling mga akusasyon. Halos lahat ng akusasyon sa kanya ay hindi paratang at hindi makatotohanan. “All i know is i know nothing”, isa ito sa mga pahayag ni Socrates na tumatak na nga lamang sa aking isipan. Napakahusay, sapagkat kahit na ang diyos ng Delphia ay itinuturing siya bilang isang pinaka matalino at pinaka moral, mayroong pa ring pagpapakumbaba si Socrates sa kanyang sarili.
Marami akong natutunan sa apologia ni Sokrates. Higit na tumatak sa akin na importanteng maibigay mo ang kadahilanan ng iyong parte, ang apologia ng iyong aksyon. Importante din ang mga isinagawa ni Sokrates tulad ng hindi paggamit ng high-falutin words o magagarbong salita upang maipakita ang kaalaman niya sa isang kaisipan. Ang kaisipang to ay nais ko rin magamit sa aking pagtuloy ng pagaaral sa batas. Hindi mo naman pepwedeng gamitin ang mga salitang matataas sa kung sino lamang na kliyente mo, ito ay dapat mong ibagay sa estado at kaalaman ng kliyente. Natutunan ko rin na ang baba at kalungkot-lungkot ang tingin sa kababaihan noon. Hindi sila tinuring na citizen, kundi punlaan lamang. Masaya ako na mas nabibigyan na ng respeto ang kababaihan ngayon kung ikukumpara sa panahong ito. Napukaw din ako sa kaisipan ni Sokrates na siya ay mang-mang at lumapit siya sa "may alam" para malaman kung siya ay may kaalaman. Nagagamit pa rin ito sa totoong buhay kung saan nararapat pa rin na ikaw ay magtaka at magtanong kahit ikaw ay may nalalaman na. Isipin na lamang na ikaw ay mang mang pa rin at kumbinsihin ang sarili na mas matuto pa nang higit sa nalalaman na.
In reading *The Apology* of Socrates, I find myself convinced by his unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth, even at the cost of his life. His argument that an unexamined life is not worth living resonates with me, not just because it reflects an ideal of intellectual honesty, but because it highlights the responsibility we each have to question the status quo. Socrates' refusal to escape punishment, despite knowing the outcome, also strikes me as a powerful statement on integrity. He believed that acting according to one's principles, even when it leads to personal suffering, is essential for living a just life. This is something I deeply respect, as it demonstrates that the pursuit of virtue and wisdom should take precedence over self-preservation.
“All I know is I know nothing.” A significant quotation from Sokrates that lingered in my mind throughout reading his Apologia. Moreover, this statement raised revolutionary questions, yet it also became the core reason for his eventual death. I want to highlight that the life that he lived is a direct reflection of how our society works. He lived alongside his moral principles and personal beliefs with a goal in mind to enrich each individual’s view and thinking of life. All he wanted was to follow and find truth in every context. Yet somehow, it was weaponized against him-putting words into his mouth, accusing him of such rumors, which all are baseless. The way I interpreted this is all because of their ego. The fact that the politicians, ‘makatas’, and ‘techne’ workers saw that Sokrates was capable of acknowledging his flaws and cluelessness on things was enough reason for them pretenders-the know-it-all and the wisest according to people-to hold a grudge against him. Which eventually ruined his image and life. In our modern society, this reflects how people’s malice tends to cause more harm to one person. All the rumors and accusations they pointed toward Sokrates greatly impacted how he eventually had to defend and prove his innocence. That was until his last words in his apologia in front of all the judges that day, he was wronged and given false accusations by Meletos and others. Yet even so, he stood by his principles and the words of God. This made me ask, “How Sokrates can I be?” Am I willing to sacrifice my life to bring justice to my name and the calling of God? Am I willing to reach that extent of finding the truth? This was a tough question for me to answer because sometimes I tend to be selfish, a human nature I had adapted. So, would my life make sense if I could not follow in his footsteps and become a philosopher who stood his ground fighting for what he believed in? I have no idea; I am unsure and do not know which embodies his famous line. I may start asking questions about life before eventually reaching his level as a sophist and philosopher. Because curiosity fuels one’s ability to find the essence of reality and truth in our lives. However, like what was discussed, Sokrates does not believe and even sees himself as the standard. That is why I personally believe that we should stick and live by our principles and moral compasses as human beings. But eventually, we find our own way to embody, manifest, and personify these. For me, it may not be the Sokrates way, but the goal of wanting a developed and progressive society is still in mind and put into action. ALLEDA, Yzabella Mae 1COM3, ELE A2-1 PPCT
Plato's "Apology of Socrates" presents one of the most profound and enduring reflections on philosophy, ethics, and the role of the individual in society. In this work, Socrates, as narrated by Plato, addresses the court in Athens, defending himself against accusations of impiety and corrupting the youth. The dialogue is not merely a defense but a powerful exposition of Socratic philosophy and a critique of Athenian society's values and practices. Socrates begins his defense by addressing the court with an assertive and reflective tone. He acknowledges the accusations against him but reframes them regarding his commitment to questioning and challenging the status quo. Socrates argues that his actions are driven by a divine mission to stimulate critical thinking and moral introspection among Athenians. His assertion that he is "a gadfly" sent by the gods to provoke thought and self-examination highlights his belief in the importance of intellectual and moral rigor. Central to Socrates' approach is his use of Socratic irony, where he pretends to be ignorant or claims to know less than he does. This form of irony is a strategic method employed by Socrates to expose the ignorance of others and stimulate critical thinking. By feigning ignorance and asking seemingly naive questions, Socrates draws out the views and contradictions of his interlocutors, forcing them to articulate their beliefs more clearly and rigorously. This approach reveals inconsistencies and gaps in their reasoning, leading to greater self-awareness and philosophical insight. Socrates' defense is not merely a personal plea but a critique of Athenian society's values. By questioning the moral and intellectual integrity of his accusers and the democratic system, Socrates exposes the limitations and contradictions within the societal framework. His arguments emphasize the tension between individual conscience and societal norms, illustrating how the pursuit of truth and justice often conflicts with established conventions and political pressures. The effectiveness of Socratic irony is evident in how it challenges assumptions and reveals the limitations of others' knowledge. Socrates' pretense of ignorance contrasts sharply with the false certainty exhibited by his opponents, highlighting the difference between genuine wisdom, which involves recognizing one's ignorance, and mere assertion or pretense of knowledge. This technique exposes the superficiality of others' beliefs and fosters a culture of critical thinking and self-examination. Reflecting personally on Socrates' trial and defense, I find his unwavering commitment to his principles profoundly inspiring. In a world characterized by superficial judgments and rigid conformity, Socrates' approach reminds me of the value of intellectual honesty and the courage to question prevailing norms. His willingness to face death rather than compromise his beliefs challenges me to consider how I approach my convictions and the courage required to uphold them in the face of opposition. Socrates' use of irony and his philosophical stance resonate with my own experiences of navigating complex ethical and societal questions. The way he encourages self-examination and critical inquiry aligns with my pursuit of understanding and reflecting on various perspectives. Socrates' legacy, as captured in Plato's dialogue, continues to serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining intellectual integrity and moral courage, both in personal endeavors and in engaging with the broader societal landscape. CLAVIO, Julianna Marielle C. ELE PPCT A2-1
Reading the Apology of Socrates and watching this educative video, gave me realizations of how parts of the dialogue can be related to events, issues, and phenomena within the recent centuries. One example in particular is when Socrates approached politicians, poets (makata), and the craftsmen (techne) in pursuit of proving the Oracle wrong. These three kinds of people, especially the descriptions concluded by Socrates, can still be reflected to other certain people throughout our history and those living today. First, the politician who was concluded to be only a "pretender of knowledge", can be alluded to the politicians of today who campaign for solutions on issues that may seem too promising to believe (no taxes, low prices on rice), only to end up being a continuing problem despite their election to office. Next are the poets whose works are more understood by the audience than the authors themselves, who can then be related to the artists of the recent decades. As some artists may create art only for the sake of it, while the consumers of art media can interpret their works as something deeper than the intention. An example of this can be The Beatles when they recorded and released their composition "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", whose origins of the song - about the titular Lucy being a drawing of John Lennon's son - is different from the public's interpretation of the song being a hidden reference to the "LSD" drugs that the band was also taking at the time, despite claiming that the song has nothing to do with the drugs and that it was not intentional until it was pointed out to them. Lastly are the craftsmen who are experts only at one thing, to the point that people start assuming that they are good at everything else. Such case is still reflected today such as in job assignments, wherein I heard from one of my classmates that they used to have a teacher, who was a major in Mathematics, was instead assigned to teach the Social Sciences due to a lack of teachers in her previous school - which as a result, was looked upon by my classmate as a teacher who appeared to be disinterested in the subject they were teaching. Given these examples, it can be concluded that the politicians, poets, and craftsmen with the exact description provided by Socrates are still with us today, whether they are in authority, from the previous few decades, or even witnessed by our peers. That the Apology of Socrates includes parts that can still be reflected in the world we live in and the history that was written. To conclude my piece in regards to the Apology, I bring one piece of curiosity on my end that piqued my mind upon watching this supplementary video: In the part about the difference between persuasion and the truth, as much as it can be agreeable that persuasion can pull people away from the truth, what about if someone is persuaded to believe in the truth? Would they now be indifferent to each other, one and the same? Or will there still be one answer between persuasion and the truth? RODRIGUEZ, Benjamin Martin C. ELE A2-1
Never really understood the meaning of the infamous quote of "All I know is that I know nothing" until our lectures. I had a good grasp on what it was about sure, "There is no such thing as knowing everything" was how I took it in the past. But I never really knew how deep Socrates actually meant it to be. The whole lecture and story about Socrates' life and his final moments made me realize why and how the Oracle deemed him as the "wisest". Socrates' title as the wisest does not come from him knowing it all, but from the fact that he knows that whatever he may learn, there will always be something he does not know.
A concept that intrigued me while studying this lecture was the concept of Socrates that perfection does not exist in a society, a government or even individuals. The point he made was that the truth is tied to us if we are willing to acknowledge our own imperfections and limitations. It opened up a point that we ourselves should embrace the oddness of questioning established norms in society, and constant questioning is one of the biggest factors in how we philosophize. Charles Spencer C. Healy 1E4, ELE PPCT, E-PC-4 Business Economics
Para sa akin, isa sa mga pinaka-mahalagang aral ng Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang kahalagahan ng pagtatanong at kritikal na pag-iisip. Kahit na nahaharap siya sa panganib, hindi natakot si Sokrates na magtanong at magsuri para matuklasan ang katotohanan. Sa panahon ngayon, napakahalaga na tayo, bilang mga kabataan, ay huwag matakot magtanong at mag-imbestiga ng mga ideya. Imbes na basta-basta tanggapin ang mga umiiral na paniniwala o impormasyon, dapat tayong magsagawa ng masusing pagsusuri at pag-iisip upang tunay na maunawaan ang mga isyung kinakaharap natin.
Dahil sa leksyong ito, mas napahalagahan ko ang pamamaraan ni Sokrates. Ang kanyang simpleng pagtatanong ay nagbigay ng malaking epekto sa pag-iisip ng mga tao, na nagbukas ng kanilang isipan sa mga sagot na kanilang pinaniniwalaan. Sa pamamagitan ng pag-uusap at pagtatanong, naging mulat siya sa katotohanan na maraming tao ang tila may kaalaman ngunit hindi pa lubos na naiintindihan ang tunay na konsepto ng kanilang sinasabi. Sa kasalukuyan, makikita pa rin natin ang ganitong sitwasyon, lalo na lamang sa larangan ng politika. Marami pa rin sa mga tao ang nahuhumaling sa mga pahayag ng mga politiko na tila may kasiguraduhan, kahit na madalas ay walang sapat na ebidensya o basehan ang mga ito. Halimbawa, may mga politiko na nag-aalok ng mga solusyon sa mga suliranin ng bansa, ngunit hindi naman malinaw kung paano nila ito isasakatuparan. Madalas, ang mga mamamayan ay bumoboto batay sa emosyon o sa mga pangako, imbes na suriin ang mga plataporma at kakayahan ng mga kandidato. Ngunit talagang napagtanto ko na mahalaga na ating gawing inspirasyon si Sokrates, ang kanyang pagtatanong at pagsusuri, upang mas mapalalim ang ating pag-iisip. Dapat tayong maging handa na magtanong, makinig, at suriin ang ating mga paniniwala pati na rin ng ibang tao. Dahil sa pamamagitan nito maidadaan ang katotohanan sa ating buhay at mas magiging responsable tayo sa mga impormasyon na ating paniniwalaan. Kailangan natin ang mga katulad ni Sokrates. Kailangan natin na maging si Sokrates. Upang makamit ang magandang pagbabago lalo na sa pamamaraan ng pag-iisip ng mga tao. SALUDES, ALLEINAH CLARISSE V. ELE A2-1
Sa lecture na ito, natuklasan ko ang napakalalim na ugnayan sa pagitan ng kwento ni Socrates at ng ating lipunan sa kasalukuyan, sa kabila ng malayong pagkakaiba ng panahon. Ipinapakita nito kung gaano katibay ang sirang sistema na ating kinikilala sa mundong ito dahil sa mga makapangyarihang tao na nakikinabang dito. Ang buhay ng isang taong may mapanuring kaisipan, tulad ni Socrates, ay puno ng pagsubok at panganib. Si Socrates, ay nahatulan ng kamatayan dahil sa kanyang malalim na pagsusuri at pagtatanong sa mga umiiral na paniniwala at sistema noong kapanahunan niya. Ang kanyang buhay ay nagpapakita ng realidad na ang mapanuring pag-iisip ay maaaring magdulot ng pag-aalipusta, pang-uusig, at minsan, kamatayan sa atin. Ngunit sa kabila ng mga panganib, pinili ni Socrates na ipagpatuloy ang kanyang pananaliksik sa katotohanan at katarungan, dahil para sakanya, ito lang ang paraan na magpakatao. Sa kasalukuyan, madalas ring mangyari ang mga parehong sitwasyon sa lipunan natin. Ang mga taong mapanuri na nagbibigay ng kritikal na pagsusuri sa mga umiiral na sistema at pamahalaan, tulad ng mga aktibista, sosyolohista, at mga mamamahayag, ay madalas na nakakaranas ng pagtutol, pag-uunang balakid, at minsan, personal na panganib. Ang mga kritikal na boses ay hindi tinatanggap o pinahahalagahan sapagkat tinatangka nilang palitan ang mapanghamak na status quo na nakasanayan na ng marami. Ngunit, sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na ito, mahalaga pa rin sa isang tao na magkaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan dahil ito lang ang nagbibigay daan sa tunay na pag-unawa at pag-unlad. Ang mapanuring kaisipan ay nagbibigay sa atin ng kakayahang suriin ang mga umiiral na paniniwala at sistema, tukuyin ang mga kahinaan, at maghanap ng mas makatarungan at makabuluhang mga solusyon, kagaya ni Sokrates. Sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuri at pagtatanong, maiiwasan ang pagiging biktima ng maling impormasyon at panlilinlang na laganap sa lipunan natin ngayon. Ang pagiging mapanuri ay nagpapalawak ng ating kaalaman, nagpapalakas ng ating integridad, at nag-aambag sa pagbuo ng mas makatarungan at epektibong lipunan. Sa madaling salita, ang mapanuring kaisipan ay isang malaking bahagi ng personal at panlipunang pag-unlad na nag-aambag sa mas makabuluhan at etikal na pamumuhay. Ang paraan ng pamumuhay na dapat na maging katanggap-tanggap. Ang paraan ng pamumuhay na magsisilbing susi sa pagbabago at pagpapabuti ng mundo at lipunan. ROJAS, Amber Soleil M. ELE PPCT A2-1
While watching the entire supplementary video, the saying “history always repeats itself” stayed in my mind almost the entire time because of what happened to critical thinkers in the past and what is happening to critical thinkers in the present. Or maybe just being critical in general with anything and anyone throughout eras. This came to my mind because the lecture video taught us about how Socrates’ life was and how it ended. All of his questions and curiosity were used against him, to target him, and spread malicious rumors that led to his death. Despite Socrates being verbal about how he still lacks knowledge, how tanga siya. How he is famous for his words “All I know is I know nothing.” Most people, Sophists, specifically, still choose to turn a blind eye to that declaration of his and focus on how he is being critical of individuals (important individuals back then) who he wants to learn and understand from, twisting how Socrates just wanted to learn factual knowledge, asking nothing in return. Ironic because those who say they know everything are targeting the person who they accuse that that person knows everything when in fact Socrates is literally just curious about people and the world around him-which I think is pretty sad. “History always repeats itself” because it’s so ironic how accusers think so badly of a person just because they feel threatened-their power, status, wealth, pride, ego, and more is threatened-and this is very much relevant to this world and can be seen in both fiction and non-fiction (reality and in media/dramas/entertainment). This also happens in petty “fights” among communities, such as the UST Freedom Wall and Reddit-but not to a grave degree to the point of death. This made me think about how easy it is to twist words of curious people who just want to learn and spread the truth-just like Socrates and Rizal. The world-or people-can be unfair to the good and curious sometimes. Napapaisip ako bigla na kasi minsan, halos lagi, mas masama pa ang napapala ng mga taong mapanuri, kaya nga sabi ng iba sa mga movies, “its best not to know and its best to be ignorant” pero sa mundo ngayon na marami ang magagawa ng mga fake news o misinformation-puwede ito manakit at iba pa-it is not right to literally turn a blind eye, we must learn, seek the truth, and fight for what is right. LAO, Kristienne Lovelle P. 1COM4, ELE PPCT A2-1
Ang natutunan ko mula sa Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang tunay na sukatan ng isang tao ay hindi nasusukat sa taas ng grado o dami ng kanyang kayamanan. Sa ating lipunan ngayon, madalas sinusukat ang katalinuhan at tagumpay batay sa mga materyal na bagay-mataas na edukasyon o malaking kita. Ngunit tulad ng itinuro ni Sokrates, mahalaga ang tanong: para saan nga ba ang lahat ng ito? Para saan ang mataas na grado o ang malaking kita kung ang ating mga kilos at desisyon ay hindi nakaangkla sa katarungan?
The Apologia or the defense of Socrates gave importance to critical thinking and philosophical inquiry particularly through his trial. What stands out to me is how Socrates was not afraid to challenge established norms, even if it meant risking everything, including his life. It makes me think about how often people accept things as they are, without questioning or looking deeper into the truth. Socrates' determination to seek truth, despite the dangers, demonstrates a level of bravery that we do not usually witness today. In today's world, it is easier to conform to popular opinion or avoid upsetting the status quo. However, without inquiry and critical thinking, we wind ourselves living in ignorance or worse, allowing injustices to carry on unabated. Socrates emphasizes that knowledge and truth are more than merely gathering facts; they are moral endeavors that require us to stand up for what is right, even if it comes at a personal cost. Socrates choosing integrity above survival and refusing to relinquish his philosophical studies is something I admire. It makes me reflect on how we frequently value self-preservation or comfort over the truth. His life tells us that true growth, both personally and for society, occurs when we are willing to ask challenging questions and confront uncomfortable realities. Even though it’s challenging, that pursuit of knowledge and understanding is what leads to real or authentic wisdom.
Socrates' "Apologia" shows how relevant the society was back in his time. It is highly applicable even up to our current generation, including his phrase "sabi-sabi ng madla." For instance, the politicians have the power to persuade people with their speeches, but whether there is some truth in their statement or not is not really regarded by the masses. It is very powerful that it can easily distort the truth, away from what Socrates is advocating. This explains a lot on how people are standing up to their "truth" even if it is not. Moreover, I remembered the phrase, "Nasa diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa," meaning that no matter how much we pray or do our beliefs that would deem you "good," it all comes down on how you do as a person. If there is no truth or integrity on what you do, even god would look down on you no matter how much you do these practices aligned to your beliefs. Socrates is one of the people that the masses need. Truth is the greatest weapon to the widest gaps in our society, as well as openly accepting criticisms, as it helps us to be more responsible and accountable. Otherwise, we would be too complacent in our social system. PAHATI, ANTONIO C. ELE A3-1
Like what was mentioned in the video lecture, "All I know is I know nothing" is the embodiment of Socrates' character as both a philosopher and as someone who devoted their life to the truth and understanding, justice, and for the public to be aware of what always lies beneath amongst things. Despite being 'glorified' as the most intelligent out of all Athens (especially when the Oracle of Delphi believed in that statement), Socrates remained humble and acknowledged the limitations of his understanding. Hence, he always pursued wisdom and knowledge to allow him to engage in open-minded dialogue and consider different perspectives. In today's society, I see Socrates as a role model for education for students or, in general, people. A curious mindset and the eagerness to learn more are the epitome of what a person should be as a lifelong endeavor because it drives one's desire to understand the world around them. It can fuel their innovation, creativity, and personal growth. Philosophy itself is the definition of "there is more than meets the eye," one must also understand that the world around them is not black and white. Socrates' humility is a trait that stands out. He is fully aware of his limitations and understands that there is always more to learn. He is confident in his ability to think critically and does not use persuasion or rhetoric to convince others of the truth. Socrates does not pretend to have all the answers despite the perception that he is all-knowing. He remains a human being-one who acknowledges his own ignorance and the limitations of individual knowledge. His confidence in critical thinking should empower people to think independently. By Largoza, Marie Therese Angela M. 1COM1, ELE PPCT A-1
Napakarami kong natutuhan sa Apologia ni Sokrates. Isa na dito ang kahalagahan na manaliksik, isa itong paraan upang mas lalong lumalim ang kaalaman sa mga bagay-bagay na nais pa nating malaman. Minsan, sa pananaliksik, maraming bagay tayong matututuhan na malalalaman lamang natin sa pananaliksik. Nasabi nga sa bidyo na kung minsan kung mananaliksik tayo, doon pa natin mapapagtanto na marami pa pala tayong hindi nalalaman. Isa pa sa mga natutuhan ko ay ang kahalagahan ng kritisismo, napakaraming bagay na magagawa nang kritisismo ng iba't-ibang tao upang mas lalo pa nating mapagbuti ang iba't-ibang aspeto sa ating buhay na baluktot. Maaari din na gamitin ang mga kritisismo upang mapagtibay ang aspeto na kinakailangang pagtibayin nang sa gayon ay makatulong ito sa buhay hindi lamang para sa sarili kundi para na din sa mga taong nakapaligid sa atin; katulad na lamang ng nabanggit sa bidyo kung saan habang patuloy na may kritisismo sa gobyerno, mas lalong maganda upang malaman ng gobyerno ang kailangan nilang baguhin o i-improve upang mapaglingkuran pa ng mas mabuti ang mga mamamayan. Akin din na na-oobserbahan na hanggang sa kasalukuyan, maraming tao na ang gusto lamang ay lumabas ang katotohanan ang kinikitil ang buhay, katulad na lamang ng ibang mga Journalists kung saan bigla na lamang silang pinapatay sapagkat sa kanilang pananaliksik, maraming bagay silang natutuklasan na ikinapapahamak nila sapagkat sila ang magiging susi upang lumabas ang mga katotohanan na pilit ibinabaon sa lupa ng mga taong involved sa mga ito. BUTO, Rohanisah 1JRN-1 I ELE PPCT A3-1
When Socrates rejected his supposed transfer to a different polis, it was then that I realized the true extent of his passion for speaking. He would rather reject a seemingly "easier" punishment, as he knew to himself that moving to a different place would not refrain him from doing the same things all over again. His self-awareness and honesty is also something that I admire, as he was able to admit such a thing despite being held in a life and death situation, if it meant being restrained for the one thing that he cannot live without; speaking. His love for speaking overshadowed his fear of facing its consequences towards himself. As long as there is something to call out, he grabs the opportunity to do so. He kept the higher ups accountable for their actions, thus the reason why they hated him is because they cannot make him to be like them. However, Socrates' way of speaking isn't to destroy, but to build the true foundation of truth, not only for his benefit, but of society as a whole. In fact, despite this encounter happening centuries ago, we cannot deny the fact that it is still happening in today's society. People like Socrates who point out the short comings and unethical doings of the higher ups are constantly persecuted, as they do not like people who shed light to the things that were done in the darkness. Although Socrates was a bold speaker, his choice of words isn't to force people to believe him. Socrates isn’t prescriptive, he only provides a certain perspective that allows a person to see things on a different angle. In this way, the people of Athens were able to see a situation from their own point of view, thus being set free from the standards that they were unknowingly forced to follow, due of the lack of exposure from other perspectives, to which Socrates was able to provide them with. Despite this mission causing him his unfortunate death, he died with a sense of humility and empathy towards the people who were victimized by a close-minded society, without portraying himself as this perfect role model that should be followed by everyone. Lumba, Abigail R. 1COM4, ELE PPCT A2-1
After everything that happens in Socrates’ defense, from the paradox of him knowing he knows nothing, to him establishing that he is not imposing any idea but rather only asking his fellowmen to raise questions about the world, what really sparks me the most is how he gracefully accepted his death sentence even if he believed that it was unfair. The certainty of death and being taken away from the life you so love to explore must be terrifying. And yet Socrates, who loved to explore life, was not at all afraid of dying. Because to him, death is a foreign land yet to be discovered as much as life. Socrates’ perspective on learning is the biggest takeaway from his Apologia. He was sentenced to death by those who were encased in their closed minds, and by agreeing to die, he outright showed that he was never the real convict, as he had the freedom of an open thinker in both life and death, while those who condemned him will spend the rest of their time trapped in the fear of what life might truly be and what beyond life may be. MELCHOR, Jasmine Ella N. 1JRN2, ELE PPCT A3-1
"Madaming tao na ang nagkaroon ng buhay na puro trahedya dahil sa pagiging mapanuri." This made me realize that people around us always choose to compromise the truth; a good example that reflects this exact issue is politicians, wherein they use the art of persuasion to persuade or convince people who sadly can't differentiate truth vs persuasion to give them power. Socrates, being the most intelligent man in Athens during his time, according to the oracle of Delphia, is able to accept and say, "All I know is that I know nothing." compared to these politicians who lack credibility and education who only uses modern day sophists to advertise them among voters. They choose to compromise the truth because it is easier to seem credible than to be credible. The Apology of Socrates also points out the ignorance of people who have the authority to give these politicians the power to "rule." The scenario is that the people choose to look at the charm, entertainment, and promises of the politician rather than the actual truth behind their long-term goals, education, experience, and credibility, leading them to make the wrong decision and then regret their choice. It is disappointing to see people realize their wrongful decisions and proceed to stay ignorant and stay in that same cycle. This shows the very essence and Importance of always listening to the truth and standing by it when perceiving all sorts of instances and decisions, big or small. BRADECINA, Arahbella G. 1COM1 - ELE PPCT A1-1
"Unexamined life is not worth living" Socrates' experience in trial is a best example of how people often view the unknown as a threat rather than being something as a new idea or thought to them. The fear of the unknown is alright but, choosing to fear this and not even attempting of further knowing what this is, is a life of choosing to be in familiarity and not exploring the vast opportunities of new knowledge, a life that is not worth living. The world is too big for us to stay within one spot and not help each other share our knowledges.
Marami akong natanggap na pangangaral mula sa apologia ni Sokrates. Isa na dito ang importansya ng katotohanan sa paraan ng pagpapaliwanag at pagpapaunawa. Napahanga ako kay Sokrates dahil sa dedikasyon niya para sa katotohanan kahit na ito'y kapalit ng kaniyang buhay. Importante ang pagbibigay ng ebidensya upang mapatunayan ang talagang katotohanan. Na kahit na iba nag tingin ng iba, ipagpapatuloy mong ipalaganap ang katotohanan para sa lahat.
I'd be following Socrates more upon how he humbly sees himself as. The Sophis and even the experts he had questioned his intelligence to reminds me of the previous lesson towards how one dimensional people seemed to be on certain "truths" such as drawing a flower instead of exploring more ways into drawing it. We definitely need his philosophy nowadays towards him not shying away from corruption and the discrimination of the poor towards education, thus weaponizing the knowledge. What struck me more and I'd definitely agree with is his statement that relates to having the importance of the concept of life or living itself, not materialistic wealth that supposedly makes life. Ma. Laurice F. Muyot ELE-A13-1
Sa pagkakaroon ni Socrates ng mapanuring kaisipan, marami siyang naitulong at naibahagi sa atin na talaga ngang nakapagbibigay saysay sa ating buhay. Isa na rito ang kanyang pamamaraan ng pag-aaral sapagkat natuturuan tayong mapayaman ang ating pagkatao at mas nauudyok tayong maging ‘open minded’ para tayo ay mas maging mapanuri. Sapagkat ang ating kaalaman ay katiting palang at marami pang katotohanan ang ating aalamin at susuriin para malinawagan ang ating kaisipan. LAGASI, Henrieta ELE-PPCT, E-PC-4
In this video, we dive into the trial of Socrates in ancient Athens, where at the age of 70, he faced the ultimate punishment - death. The charges? Corrupting the youth of Athens and introducing new deities. It's fascinating to see how Socrates defended himself in front of around 500 judges through his "Apologia" speech. Essentially, he wasn’t just fighting accusations; he was challenging the very standards of truth and wisdom in Athens. Socrates' method was unique, pushing people to question their knowledge and beliefs, leading to his unfortunate sentencing. His trial brings to light the clash between traditional values and new ways of thinking, shedding light on the concepts of knowledge (EPISTIME) and mere opinion (DOXA). Moreover, the accusers - a mix of a sophist, a politician, and a poet - bring forth a dynamic view of the social and intellectual conflicts of the time. It's quite the scene imagining Socrates, this critical thinker, scrutinizing each aspect of society and knowledge itself, and then being challenged by those holding power or influence. His approach to understanding wisdom, by acknowledging one's own ignorance, was revolutionary. And through the various accounts, from challenging politicians to conversing with craftsmen, Socrates' journey of inquiry highlights a profound exploration of what it means to truly know something. This trial isn't just a historical event; it's a pivotal moment that questions the essence of wisdom, truth, and justice in human society. By: Generian B. Razonable 1COM3, ELE PPCT A2-1
This video, showed me how powerful Socrates is. His famous line "All I know, is I know nothing" shows that he is open-minded, willing to learn, gain more knowledge, seek the truth, and share it with people. Even though maraming siyang kaaway o gustong pumatay sakanya, dahil isa siyang bangaw o gadfly he does not mind it. Why? Because he knows to himself that he is doing good, aanhin mo ang katanggap tanggap ng iba kung hindi ka makatotohanan. Maraming nagaganap dito sa Pilipinas na ipinapatay ang mga makakatotohanang dahil sila ay threat sa mga taong feeling may alam. Isang halimbawa na noong 1983 pinatay si Aquino dahil isa siyang "threat" na makakabuti sa Pilipinas kaya siya ay ipinatay. Kaya ako ay humahanga kay Sokrates dahil siya ay isang napaka-humble na tao, willing matuto at inaaming tanga siya kahit na alam ng bayan na siya ang pinakamatalinong tao dahil sa pagiging open minded.
As I read the material and watched this video to help deepen my understanding of Socrates, I had wondered whether or not his death was inevitable. That no matter what, his trap would have been sprung. That despite how well and precise he was with his words, that due to the enemies he made by accident, he would have ended up dying either way. With all the different sides he made enemies with, for them to have been provoked by Socrates' questions, that they would persecute and execute him, that his death would have occurred one way or another. Their ignorance to how lacking everyone is in intelligence is deadly, and the proof is Socrates when he tried to show them the truth, and their damaged egos could not have let it simply pass by. Though him recognizing those in the fields of techne for applying their knowledge reminds me of our previous discussion of Sapagkat ang Pilosopiya ay Ginagawa. It is fitting that Socrates wasn't afraid of death due to his integrity, since I personally believe that he knew that after he had been put to trial like this, even if he were to be proven innocent, that he would be killed. This level of integrity is simply admirable, and his eloquence in words and simplicity in his questions, it is inspiring.
“I know that I know nothing.” Through Plato’s piece, Apology of Socrates, I am able to understand how the thirst for knowledge is rooted in one’s lack of knowledge. Socrates’ passion for Philosophy and the art of learning is something to be admired. Despite the Judge having offered him a leeway where Socrates would live the rest of his life either off to another land or stay, but stop philosophizing, true to the claim that he’s the most morally-aligned Athen, he refused-stating that whatever happens, he will never stop philosophizing. I find it somewhat amusing that some of the children he taught had shunned him after knowing they would only learn nothing from him, even if he was regarded as the most knowledgeable Athen by the Oracle of Delphi. If not for people such as Socrates, those children had most likely been under the teachings of the Sophists. A teacher who knows he knows nothing, and teachers who claim they know everything. The world had evolved-medical professionals produced medicinal supplements that could cure certain diseases, mass communication had become a thing, and people could travel to Mars! These would not be known if the human behind its discovery believed they already knew everything. Close-mindedness, and the likes, is akin to a trap; you’ve already set the limit for yourself; how are you able to grow? Socrates’ life was, at one point, perceived as ironic; how could the most knowledgeable and morally-aligned person in their land claim to have known nothing? At the same time, it’s clever. Having known nothing simply means there is a myriad of things left to learn. de Quiroz, Rachelle Mae R. ELE_A2-1
Ang pinakatumatak sa akin mula sa Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang konsepto ng "self-reflection." Sa pahina 81, tinukoy ang pagkakaiba ni Sokrates sa mga politiko - si Socrates na walang alam ngunit hindi nagkukunwaring may alam, at ang mga politiko na walang alam ngunit akala nila’y mayroon. Kasama ng pahinang ito ay may pulang tinta na nagsasabing “mga taong walang self-reflection.” Ito ang paksa na tumatak sa akin dahil naranasan ko ito sa aking buhay. Noong ika-7 baitang ako, umuwi ako ng gabi mula sa galaan kasama ang aking mga kaibigan. Alam kong magagalit ang aking mga magulang, kaya't agad akong nag-sorry sa kanila. Kinabukasan, sinabi ko ito sa aking kapatid, at nagulat ako nang tanungin niya, “Bakit ka nag-sorry?” Sa oras na iyon, iniisip ko na ang pagso-sorry ay ginagawa kapag may nagawang mali. Pero nang tanungin niya ulit, “Ano ba kasi ang nagawi mong mali?”, doon ko naisip na hindi ko naiintindihan ang tunay na dahilan ng aking pagso-sorry. Ang karanasang ito ay nagpatunay sa akin ng kahalagahan ng self-reflection. Dati, ginagawa ko ang mga bagay batay lamang sa kung ano ang alam ko o nakasanayan, nang walang malalim na pag-iisip. Ngayon, masasabi kong natutunan kong mahalaga ang pag-alam kung bakit mo ginagawa ang isang bagay at ang pag-alam mo muna sa sitwasyon bago kumilos. Hindi natin dapat tularan ang mga politiko na walang alam ngunit nagkukunwaring mayroon. Ang kanilang kakulangan sa self-reflection ay nagreresulta sa mga desisyon at aksyon na hindi batay sa tunay na pag-unawa. Sa halip, nararapat tayong maging katulad ni Socrates na masusing pinag-aaralan at kinekwestiyon ang ating mga desisyon at aksyon, upang matukoy at maayos ang ating mga pagkakamali. “Ang buhay na hindi sinasalikslik ay hindi buhay-tao”. Ang pagiging bukas sa self-reflection ay nagpapalalim sa ating pag-unawa sa ating mga sarili na maaari din nating mai-apply sa lipunan, kung kaya’t mahalaga ito sa pagbuo ng makatarungan at makabuluhang buhay. TAYAO, Ma. Lariza Chriszel T. Philosophical Problems and Critical Thinking ELE-A2-1
Gadfly. Truth. and Knowing. Just as Socrates described himself, I believe we must also be gadflies that 'sting' a sleeping horse. Though it may be irritating, it is necessary, to provoke change. Since change does not simply ‘come’, we must be willing to stand up and speak out if we want to see progress in our society. Like Socrates, who had the bad reputation of a gadfly for constantly challenging the polis, his actions were not popular at the time, and many hated and threatened him for it. But by sticking to his principles until the end, he inpsired and opened the eyes of many, showing that it only takes courage and wisdom to achieve change. We must not be complacent or blindly follow the status quo or politicians when their views stray from what is moral or just. To be philosophic is to consistently seek truth, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. Socrates showed his profound commitment to virtue and truth- amidst facing death, he was willing to fight for his principles. To him, living without the pursuit of truth was worse than death itself. But first we must know that true wisdom begins with humilty, by acknowledging that you know nothing. If you can’t accept your own ignorance, then you are susceptible to foolishness- just like the poets, politicians, and craftsmen who claimed to be wiser than they truly were. Socrates saw right through them. Arrogance blinds us with prejudices, making us irrational, narcissistic, and ultimately misguided. Kristelle Fae R. Romales ELE PPCT A13-1
"Philosophy does not make bread." On the grounds of wisdom, Socrates was accepting of his limitations as a human person. Yet, he believed he could stretch the ceilings of his mind through the method of questioning the world that surrounded him. Monetarily speaking, yes, Socrates met no fortune with his love for greater enlightenment. He was known for roaming around Athens barefoot, wearing rough woolen garments. As for the sophists, their occupation had granted them deep pockets, regardless of being content with not having the innate drive to know more. But when it comes to ‘wealth’, it does not apply to external treasures alone. The shell does not reflect the core. Through Socrates’ art of inquiry, I am reminded that a truly wise person is a person who is not afraid to ask questions. With each interrogative expression Socrates posed to the people of Athens, their remarks and his conclusions helped to supplement the bread in his philosophical mind of an oven. Socrates was not a wealthy man in the conventional sense, but his wealth of wisdom was unparalleled. He nourished the minds of his contemporaries, including Plato, and his philosophical legacy continues to enrich the minds of scholars and thinkers in the modern era. His wealth was not fleeting, but a generational inheritance for all who embark on the study of philosophy. Ampongan, Jed Renfred L. 1JRN2 | ELE PPCT A3-1
Ang pahayag ni Socrates na "Ang tanging alam ko ay walang alam" na ibig sabihin na nagsisimula sa pagkilala sa sariling kakulangan ay sa kaalaman. Ipinapahayag dito na naghihikayat ito sa paghahanap at pag-uusisa ng kaalaman sa pamamagitan ng tanong at pag susuri. Dito ko natutunan na mas matututo tayo at nahahasa ang ating mapanuring kaisipan sa pag aaral ng Pilosopiya sa pagsusuri at pananaliksik sa tekstong ito.
Dahil sa pangyayari sa buhay ni Sokrates, napag alaman kong kahit ilang taon na ang nakalipas marami pa rin talaga ang mga mapagkunwari. Nagkalat pa rin ang mga nagmamagaling kahit saang field sila kabilang at patuloy na nagkakalat ng tingin nilang tama. Hindi nakabase sa estado sa buhay ang pagiging sarado sa isip ng ilang tao. Tulad ng sinapit ni Sokrates, kwestyonin o suriin mo lang ang mga karunungan nila, ituturing kang banta o “langaw”. Sa kabila ng panganib na kaakibat dito, narapat lamang na makialam at magtanong. Huwag papalinlang sa mga doxa o sabi-sabi. Manindigan sa pagiging bukas sa kritisismo. Ito ay upang masigurado na hindi tayo nakasunod sa mali o kasinungalingan, maiayos ang mga negatibo. Dapat lang na patuloy siyasatin ang katotohanan nang hindi maabuso ang nino man. Macadangdang, Jenelle Eve R. ELE PPCT A13-1
Tunay nga na “lamang ang may alam” ngunit nakakalungkot isipin na hindi lahat ng tao ay bibilib o susuportahan ka sa mga bagay na pinaniniwalaan mo. Tulad ng buhay ni Socrates, sa likod ng kanyang talino at likot ng kanyang pagiisip tinitingnan parin ito na masama ng ibang tao, at hinahayaan nila ang kanilang damdamin na pangunahan ang mga bagay. Kahit anong insulto ang sabihin sakanya patuloy parin sya sa kaniyang talumpati. Dagdag pa rito isa sa mga bagay na kinatuwa ko at nagtaka rin ako ay kung bakit sya ang nagsasabi o nagpapatunay na wala siyang kasalanan. Dapat si meletos nga naman ang nagsasabi ng mga bagay na ito. At dahil sa angking nyang katalinuhan binasag nya ang kredibilidad ng mga nangaakusa sakanya. Isa pang turo na lalo natin dapat isabuhay ngayon ay ang pagiging bukas sa criticismo, sobrang halaga nito sa panahon natin ngayon lalo na sa ating gobyerno. Wala naman masama na magsabi o magcomment kung maipapakita natin ang mali. Pinapakita lang natin na mayroon tayong pakialam at magagamit natin ito upang mas mapaunlad natin ang ating bansa ngayon. “Alam na hindi alam” isang humble ngunit makabuluhan na statement na galing sa ironya ni sokrates. Dahil sa angking kaalaman nya, nalaman niya na marami pa syang dapat malaman. Binuksan nya ang kanyang isipan at nakita pa nya ang lawak ng dapat pa niyang malaman. Talagang binigyang diin dito ang pag gamit ng socratic method. SANGIL, John Christian A. ELE PPCT A13-1
I agree with Socrates that he does not need to use a different language to tell the truth especially if a person does nothing wrong. But despite telling the truth, it does not mean that you are innocent in the eyes of the crowd. Because it is said in the text, " Naging guro ng karamihan sa inyo mula pa noong musmos kayo, binigyan nila ng anyong kapani-paniwala ang mga imbintang-bintang nila sa akin na wala namang katotohanan...kinakausap na nila kayo sa edad pa na madaling kayong maniwala. ", so that's what written in their minds. According to him after his apolegia and sentencing, the heavy defamation will not be removed soon, if not for many days. When he said this, I realized that people can take sides with what is right and true if they just try to listen. But one day is not enough to convince someone. Let's compare it to the traditional way of courtship. Where you will only get the answer you want, if she is already convinced of the ways you have shown and said for a long time. One of the reasons why someone will not immediately agree with us is because they may still be adjusting. As it is said in the story "Singsing at Yungib", looking at the light is not easy if you are used to looking at the shadow. And in this context, the shadow is what people were told and believed when they were young against Socrates. TAGUIAM, Gillian Gale T. 1JRN3, ELE A3-1
Pagkatapos kong panoorin at unawain ang araling ito, isang ideya ang tumimo sa akin: mahirap sundan ng mga tao ngayon ang pilosopiya ni Sokrates. Si Sokrates ay may matatag na paniniwala-na ang tanging alam niya ay wala siyang alam. Sa kasalukuyan, karamihan sa atin, pati na ako, ay may tendensiyang ipakita na tayo'y may kaalaman, edukado, at may pinag-aralan. Madalas pa nga tayong gumagamit ng malalalim na salita upang ipakita na alam natin ang isang bagay. Gayunpaman, binanggit ni Sokrates sa unang bahagi ng video na ang lalim ng mga salita ay hindi nangangahulugang malalim din ang ating kaalaman. Maaaring alam natin ang paano, bakit, at ano, ngunit madalas tayong nahihirapan sa pag-unawa kung para saan. Bagama’t maaaring nais nating tularan si Sokrates, napakahirap itong isagawa. Tinanggap at nauunawaan ni Sokrates ang katotohanang ang tanging alam niya ay hindi niya alam. Isang punto lang ang nais kong ipahayag: hindi imposibleng sundan ang mga yapak ni Sokrates. Kinakailangan lang natin pagnilayan at intindihin ang ating sarili, lalo na ang tunay na kahulugan ng pamumuhay, tulad ng sinabi sa huling bahagi ng video. Kailangan nating alamin ang halaga ng buhay at itanong kung tayo nga ba ay tunay na nabubuhay. "An unexamined life is not worth living," o ang buhay na hindi sinasaliksik ay hindi tbuhay-tao. Mabubuhay lamang tayo nang tunay kung mamumuhay tayo para sa ating sarili, hindi para sa nais ng karamihan. Francisco, Antonio A. ELE A2-1 (1COM4)
Nakakalungkot isipin na ang pag-imik sa panahon ngayon, ay tinitignan pa rin bilang isang kilos na negatibo. Ang tingin saiyo kapag ikaw ay nagsalita o nagreklamo sa isang sistemang hindi makatarungan, ikaw ay naggawa lamang ng ingay o gulo. Bagaman libo-libong taon na ang nakalipas noong nangyari ang pagpapatay kay Sokrates, walang dudang makikita mo pa ring nangyayari ang ganitong pangyayari sa panahon ngayon. Bilang mambabasa, naramdaman ko ang pasyon ni Sokrates hindi para ipagtanggol ang sarili laban sa kamatayan, kundi ipagtanggol ang sarili sa kung bakit lagi dapat katarungan ang ating piliin, at umimik sa oras na ang pagiging “unjust” ay nakikita o nararanasan. Bilang kabataan, malimit akong masabihan na manahimik na lang dahil wala pa raw ako alam, o wala naman daw magbabago kung iimik ako. Sa tingin ko, mali ang ganitong ideolohiya. Gaya nga ng pagbibigay-diin ni Sokrates sa akda ni Plato, ang namulat ay hindi na muling pipikit. Oo, pwede namang manahimik na lang. Sa tingin ko mas komportable kapag ikaw ay nanahimik. Ngunit, ito ba talaga ang essence ng pagiging tao. Ang mabuhay sa kung ano ang komportable sa atin, at maging bulag-bulagan sa mga nangyayaring hindi maganda sa lipunan? Sa mga napatay noong War on Drugs ni Duterte? Sa mga napatay noong Martial Law? Sa hindi pantay at hindi ingklusibong pagtingin sa mga mag-aaral sa pampublikong mga paaralan? Ano pa’t naging tao tayo? Gusto kong bigyan-diin ang isang parte ng akda. Ito ang “Hindi ako sumuko ni sa isang tao, dahil sa TAKOT sa kamatayan, kapag katarungan ang nakasangkot; at hindi ako umuurong kahit na ako’y mawasak” (92). Sa tingin ko, ito ang naging ideolohiya nila Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Heneral Luna, at iba pang mga bayani na nagpakasakit para sa ating bayan. Kung atin silang ginugunita bilang bayani, marapat na igunita rin natin ang mga Pilipino na patuloy na nag-iingay kapag may hindi makatarungang nangyayari. Hindi kailangang magpakamatay para sa pinaniniwalaan, hindi ito ang ineendorsong ideya ni Sokrates. Kundi, huwag sana tayong mamuhay na pinipiling maging takip-mata sa mga bagay na hindi naman tama. May kapangyarihan ang pag-imik, at isa ito sa nagdidikta ng ating pagkatao. CRUZ, Marcie Ivanna V. 1ECO1, ELE-PPCT A13-1
Socrates is a gadfly. -- This is a term I always see Socrates being referred to and I always wondered why that is. As I read the piece and searched for other texts, I stumbled upon one that dove a little into Socrates' life and why he is the way he is. His father was a sculptor of stone and his mother was a midwife, and as a child, Socrates grew up around the time of Pericles of Greece. Pericles ruled Greece and brought prosperity and started the "Golden Age of Greece". Contrary to this, Athens, where Socrates lived, had different ideals that pushed the gap between the rich and the poor. This lead him to have accusers and what we may call as "haters" in the modern era. Before the trial, as mentioned in the video, Socrates is a teacher, but what kind of teacher was he? Socrates, with his Socratic method, and as based off my previous philosophy professor, asked his students questions. That when his students answered, he asked more questions, and when his students would ask a question, well, he would answer with a question. With his method and his wit, he continued to be unbiased in helping form his students' perspectives and views on various topics. And with the information I've gathered from previous lessons on the matter and surfing the web, it helped build my understanding of the reading given to us. RICAPLAZA, Jan Aeris P. 1COM3, ELE PPCT A2-1
“Mauunawaan kaya ng lubos ng kapuwa nating Filipino ang pilosopiyang itinuturo ni Sokrates, i.e., tumalima sa katarungan, kung walang laman ang kanilang tiyan?” Itong tanong na ito ang talagang napaisip ako. Humantong ako sa kasagutan na pinipili pa rin ng tao kung siya ay magiging makatarungan o hindi. Halimbawa na ang mga aktibistang nalalagi sa lansangan, o kahit mga trabahador na itinataas ang boses dahil sa mababang sahod. Kumakalam ang kanilang sikmura, pero pinipili pa rin nilang ipaglaban ang katarungan. ESPIRITU, Hannah Karylle C. 1COM3 ELE A2-1
Just like Socrates, there have been so many individuals in our past, and in our present, who have served this world by upholding the truth and having the bravery to speak up about it. Even when most times their actions go unappreciated, or their lives having an unfortunate end because of it. Which is a scary and sad thought, that people truly would rather be blind and ignorant than face the harsh truth. People hate receiving criticism because they see it as a negative thing, when in reality we do it, we speak up, because we care, and because we genuinely want to make the situation better by sharing our knowledge of the truth. Our world would arguably be a much better place if people were just able to open their minds on new ideas, instead of always seeing it as a threat and as a bad thing. Althea Fatima C. Handang ELE PPCT A13-1
In my opinion, It stresses critical thinking, presence of which is marked by Socrates who was known to challenge the existing society standards and ultimately was punished for it. The Apology of Socrates captures the difficult struggle between Socrates, who tries to tell the truth, and the community that is not ready to accept it. As he stood up for the truth even if he was punished to do so, he still did it. Why? because he would rather die in truth than live his life with lies. Socrates, the most intelligent being in Athens during his time said “All I know is I know nothing.” He highlighted the importance of dialogue, questioning, and continuous learning. The realization that the more we learn and see is the reason why we know so little. It is devastating that during his time, all that mattered was “kwarta” and not the truth. Nevertheless, the importance that Socrates emphasized shows us the importance of knowing oneself and being true to yourself no matter what the consequences are. BRIONES, Trinity Jean C 1COM1 - ELE PPCT A1-1
Bilib ako sa katangian ni Sokrates. Mula sa kaniyang personalidad, katapangan, at pagtindig niya sa katotohanan. Kahit na maraming may gusto na siya ay maglaho at humantong pa sa pag apologia niya dahil sa mga bintang, ipinagpatuloy niya ang kaniyang nasimulan. “Basta’t meron pa akong hininga, basta’t meron pa ako, walang tigil akong mamimilosopiya..” ito ang katagang tumatak sa aking isipan mula kay Sokrates. Dahil para sa kaniya, kahit kapalit pa nito ang kalayaan niya, hinding-hindi siya titigil sa pamimilosopiya. Makikita na talagang pinapahalagahan niya ang pagkilatis sa isang tao ukol sa pananalita, aksyon, at kaalaman nito. Kung ako ang nasa kalagayan ni Sokrates, pipiliin at papanindigan ko rin ang tama na hindi lang makakatulong sa akin, pati na rin sa iba. Ngunit hindi ko masisikmura kung dadating sa punto na ihahabla rin ako ng mga tao. Talagang matapang na hiranap ni Sokrates ang pagsubok na ito. Mahalaga talaga ang pagkilatis ng tao. Hindi lang dahil gusto natin sukatin ang kaalaman niya at iba pang bagay, pero dapat marunong pa rin tayo umusisa at maging alerto sa mga nakakasama natin. Halimbawa sa ating lipunan ngayon, na hindi naiiwasan ang mga pekeng tao o kaibigan, na minsan ay natatawag pa nating “snitch” o “backstabber”. Kung hindi tayo marunong tumingin at umusisa, mabibiktima tayo ng ganitong tao. Isang halimbawa pa tuwing eleksyon, kung hindi natin kikilatisin ang taong tumatakbo sa isang posisyon, hindi natin malalaman kung pasok ba ang credentials at background nito sa posisyon na tinakbo niya. Para sa karagdagan, ang pagkakaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan ay konektado sa “criticism” sa ating lipunan ngayon. Hindi tayo perpektong tao, hindi lahat ay alam natin. Hindi maiiwasan na may magbibigay talaga ng criticism sa ating pagkatao, at dapat handa tayong tanggapin iyon. Ngunit mahalagang alamin muna kung talagang makakatulong ang criticism na iyon kapag tinanggap at hindi makakahila sa atin pababa. Matuto rin tayong suriin ang kanilang sinasabi. MERCADO, Eugene Kate ELE PPCT A13-1
Matapos unawain ang Apologia ni Socrates, I asked myself, "how am I any different from him?" Socrates was "martyred" for speaking the truth and sharing the truth. The truth which meant to the judges and the society of Ancient Greece to deem as unconventional to their ways. But not only was Socrates aligning himself to his principled teachings, he was exposing the Sophists and so-called scholars of their classist behavior. Their condescending demeanor was sought out by Socrates, he became a threat to their wealth and power they left him sentenced to his death. Then again, I ask myself, how am I any different from Socrates? We are all far from similar to him but how are we any different? We, ourselves, desire for the righteous moral upbringing and state as truth seekers and tellers yet when it comes to criticism towards our own being, we turn against it and defy the ideals of being just. So when I ask myself again how am I any different to Socrates, I would say that yes, we are very different. In fact, all of us are. Sa pagkakataong nag mamatigas tayong hindi lingunin ang katotohanan, onti onti tayong nilalamon ng pamumuhay na nakasuklob sa kasinungalingan. Ngunit gaano katagal tayong mamumuhay sa ganitong facade kung saan pinipili lamang nating ang panahon kung kailan tayo magiging totoo? We have to choose whether to live a life in full truth or live lives where the truth only works for others and not ourselves? Nabanggit sa video lecture ang tanong na ano ba ang imahenasyon natin ngayon ng buhay-na-angkop-sa-tao? Bilang mga Pilipino, likas na sa ating dumanas ng mundong mahirap. Dahil dito, mas pipiliin ng tao kung ano ang mas realistic, kung ano ang mas makakatulong sa kanilang pamumuhay at pagsusustento ng kani-kanilang pamilya. But who can blame them? Poverty as a third-world country is constantly overlooked by the corruption of government officials flowering the masses of empty promises. And when we aspire for change in politics, nothing ever happens as the people who do seek out the truth ay nawawalan ng laban sa mga may pera. This significant cycle bearing the trapo politicians mirrors the accusations of the jury during Socrates' time. During the time that we can and will advertise for the truth, our mouths are ripped off from our faces to prevent us from speaking up again. People in power don't like it when people like us in the masses sharpen their minds through critical thinking because they begin to comment - to criticize. This all circles back to what Socrates faced back then, but this time we face it as mere truth seekers and speakers, learning his craft. With this, we should constantly re-evaluate ourselves if we are to commit to a life likened to Socrates' principles of truth and ask the question once again, "how am I any different from Socrates?" For a life in truth must be constant and never wearing. PEREZ, Maria Hanna Erin R. 1COM-1, ELE PPCT A1-1
If you were to put it in a modern-day perspective, critical thinking has always been something most people lack. It seems that this way of thinking has always been deemed as something easy to achieve and yet, some, have yet to achieve it. “All I know is that I know nothing,” a paradoxical statement that captures the essence of being human. Socrates is fully aware that he does not know all things despite him being deemed as the wisest person in the land by the Oracle of Delphi. While reading this text and watching the video, I realized that Socrates did not only say this statement for the sake of humility, but because he is conscious of the fact that he has yet to learn other things. Another noteworthy part from the Apology of Socrates is his aversion to the art of persuasion. Just like what was pointed out in the video, the art of persuasion is used in commercials and advertising. However, this does not reveal the whole truth. For Socrates, he only acknowledges the truth and the whole truth. Something that I have learned from the Apology of Socrates is that: A gadfly will always be seen as a nuisance to others. But to some, a gadfly is someone who will always test the status quo and question those around them. I think nowadays, in a world filled with misinformation and ruthless authorities, we should not conform to what is set and always question those around us. Questioning is not a bad thing-criticizing is not a bad thing. It is simply a way to make ourselves be hypervigilant and critical to the things around us. FERNANDEZ, Soberien Kate F. ELEA3-1 1JRN1
Like the citizens of Athens, who were easily deceived by the accusations against Socrates, we, too, have fallen prey to our modern-day doxa. Even in present times, word still gets around pretty quickly; about who’s pregnant, who’s dating who, and whatnot. Especially in the Philippine context, there’s such a thing as “Marites” culture, which is basically just being nosy and spreading gossip or tsismis. However, with the rise of technological advancements, it has evolved into an even bigger issue-fake news, to be exact. Fake news is precisely like tsismis but more harmful. Unlike the old-fashioned gossip that spreads through word of mouth, fake news occupies various social media platforms and websites, allowing it to circulate easier and faster. Not only is it masked to appear convincing and accurate, it also goes beyond the topic of other people’s lives, primarily politics and global phenomena, making it all the more harmful. Although Socrates tells us to open our minds because we have many more things to learn, he also teaches us to look for the truth. Using the term “philosophizing with a hammer” by Friedrich Nietzsche, we must always be cautious and critical of the information we consume. It wouldn’t hurt to fact-check the stuff we see online. It takes just one minute to read a post and another to verify its credibility. Chua, Janise Kathryn V. ELE A2-1 1COM3
Sadyang tunay na ang pagsasabi ng katotohanan o pagbubukas ng panibang perspektibo ay madalas na tinitignan bilang pagtaliwas sa nakasanayan o simpleng pagtaliwas. Ipinaparating sa teksto at sa bidyong ito kung gaano kaimportante ang pagiging open-minded o pagiging bukas ng isip ng isang tao sa panibagong kaalaman at sa kung ano ang mga dulot nito. Ang pagiging bukas sa panibagong kaalaman, ang nagdudulot kung bakit lumalawak ang ating pagiisip, sa pamamagitan rin nito tayo at nakakatuklas ng panibangong kaalaman. dahil sa teksto nabatid ko na madalas ang problema ay hindi sa kung ano ipinaparating, kundi sa kung handa ba ang iyong pararatingan. kapag hindi bukas ang pagiisip ng nais pagbahagian ay walang mangyayari. Katulad sa istorya ng buhay ni Sokrates, maari rin tayong lumabas na sama sa pamamagitan ng pasasabi ng totoo o simpleng paglalahad ng ating mga saloobin ukol sa mga bagay bagay. Masasabi ko na hindi ang pagsasabi ng katotohanan at pagkakaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan ang mahirap kundi ang kung ano ang magiging resulta sa pagsasabi nito, kung ano ang magiging reaksyon o pagintindi ng ibang tao. dito na susububok kung ikaw ba ay tulad ni Sokrates na kahit ano pa man ang nangyayari ay patuloy parin na lumalaban para sa katotohanan.
Para kay Sokrates, ang tanong na mahalaga sa isang pagpapakatao ay tungkol sa katarungan. Sang-ayon ako kay Sokrates dito. Kung gusto nating maging mabuting tao, dapat nating tanungin ang ating sarili everytime na may gagawin tayo kung ito ba ay makatarungan o hindi. "Makatarungan ba o hindi ang kilos na ito?". Mahalaga ito sa pagpapayaman ng ating pagpapakatao. Mahalagang pagisipan muna ang gagawin bago ito gawin. Hindi ka maliligaw kung ang tanong mo lagi sa sarili mo ay "Makatarungan ba ito o hindi?". -KAITLYN RYANNE RAZON CALIMBAS 1E4, ELE PPCT, E-PC-4 BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The real enemy of Man isn't God but Man itself. In contemporary society, especially in the Philippines, red tagging has been rampant. Any form of criticism and call for better governance has been considered an act of retaliation - an enemy of the state. Our ability to protest and speak for our beliefs is taken away. We seek reform, ask for changes, and question the roots of actions done in our society for one goal - a better society. However, just like Socrates, we are victimized by the people in power, spreading misinformation, disinformation, and fake news to destroy our freedom to ask, question, and rationalize. In the Apologia of Socrates, we see this act throughout the speech. It is natural for man to be curious about the world. Constantly asking, seeking, and rationalizing concepts, events, and understandings are vital to our society's continuous progress and evolution. However, it shouldn't be surprising when people go against change and reject new beliefs, especially against what was considered the norm. As seen in the Apologia of Socrates, he questioned what the people believed in. He just asked what, how, and why these beliefs are the foundation of their principles and morals. Nonetheless, the people did not answer; instead, they attacked Socrates for his questions. Yet he told the people he knew nothing and dared to ask questions. Furthermore, it is quite sad that Socrates deliberately said he isn't afraid of God but of the people. It shows how we ourselves are our greatest enemy towards change - towards a greater society. And as seen in the Philippines, we are repeating history over and over again.
Dahil sa apolohiya ni Sokrates ay namulat ako sa mga nangyayari noong unang panahon at kung papaano madaling maapektuhan ang imahe ng isang tao nang dahil lang sa mga haka haka. Sinasaad niya rin na huwag bigyang pansin ang kaniyang istilo sa pananalita ngunit pagtuonan ng pansin kung makatarungan ba ang kanyang sinasabi. Nabibigyan rin ng pagkakataon na magamit ni Sokrates ang kanyang lohikal na pagiisip sa pananalita niya. Ashley Madeleine Lampa 1JRN3 | ELE PPCT A3-1
16:18 - 16:40 “Delikadong bisyo ang pakikinig lamang” “Pagka wala tayong mapunuring kaiisipan, naniniwala tayo sa sabi-sabi ng madla, (Doxa) Delikado ito.” I agree with Socrates on the Importance of seeking the truth. Given the current circumstances, Our past elections have often led to the selection of ineffective leaders, resulting in widespread corruption, abuse of power, and other detrimental outcomes. As we approach the upcoming election, we must not just attend rallies and absorb their propaganda. We must delve deeper into the candidates’ backgrounds and history to avoid repeating past mistakes. Dahil ang boto mo, ay hindi lang bastang boto. Ito ay Buhay mo, at buhay ng mamayanan. You’re old enough to think, vote, and be rational.
Isa sa mga natutunan ko mula sa ideya ni Socrates ay ang kahalagahan ng pagiging bukas sa kritisismo dahil ito ang magdadala sa atin sa katotohanan. Mabuti pa nga't nangangaral si Socrates noon, na nagpapakitang siya ay may pakialam sa mga tao at handang ialay ang kanyang buong buhay upang matutunan ng mga tao ang magkaroon ng mapanuring pag-iisip at pagkataong sumusunod sa katotohanan.
Tumatak sa akin ang linyang, "Hindi pwedeng manahimik ka na lang kapag mayroong dapat punahin."
Naniniwala ako sa sinabi ni Doc Emman na ito at sa ideya ni Socrates bilang tagasunod sa katotohanan. Maging sa panahon ngayon, laganap ang pagiging tahimik ng mga tao kapag may nakikitang katiwalian. Imbis na mag-isip at gumawa ng sariling desisyon batay sa kanilang pagkatao, pipiliin nilang makisama sa nakararami upang hindi maging kakaiba at hindi mapasama kahit na hindi sigurado kung ito ay tama o mali. Kaya’t tunay na tama nga si Socrates; dapat tayong maging mausisa sa mga tao at bagay na nangyayari sa atin maging sa lipunanan sapagkat ito’y makakaapekto sa ating lahat at pati sa susunod na henerasyon ng mga magiging taga-usig ng katotohanan.
Angeline Grace Soriano
ELE PPCT A1-1
Maraming bagay ang natutunan at dumagdag sa aking kaalaman sa pagbabasa nito. Marami ding bagay ang dumagsa sa aking isip kung papaano at kung bakit na nga lamang siya hinatulan ng kamatayan dahil sa maling mga akusasyon. Halos lahat ng akusasyon sa kanya ay hindi paratang at hindi makatotohanan. “All i know is i know nothing”, isa ito sa mga pahayag ni Socrates na tumatak na nga lamang sa aking isipan. Napakahusay, sapagkat kahit na ang diyos ng Delphia ay itinuturing siya bilang isang pinaka matalino at pinaka moral, mayroong pa ring pagpapakumbaba si Socrates sa kanyang sarili.
Marami akong natutunan sa apologia ni Sokrates. Higit na tumatak sa akin na importanteng maibigay mo ang kadahilanan ng iyong parte, ang apologia ng iyong aksyon. Importante din ang mga isinagawa ni Sokrates tulad ng hindi paggamit ng high-falutin words o magagarbong salita upang maipakita ang kaalaman niya sa isang kaisipan. Ang kaisipang to ay nais ko rin magamit sa aking pagtuloy ng pagaaral sa batas. Hindi mo naman pepwedeng gamitin ang mga salitang matataas sa kung sino lamang na kliyente mo, ito ay dapat mong ibagay sa estado at kaalaman ng kliyente. Natutunan ko rin na ang baba at kalungkot-lungkot ang tingin sa kababaihan noon. Hindi sila tinuring na citizen, kundi punlaan lamang. Masaya ako na mas nabibigyan na ng respeto ang kababaihan ngayon kung ikukumpara sa panahong ito. Napukaw din ako sa kaisipan ni Sokrates na siya ay mang-mang at lumapit siya sa "may alam" para malaman kung siya ay may kaalaman. Nagagamit pa rin ito sa totoong buhay kung saan nararapat pa rin na ikaw ay magtaka at magtanong kahit ikaw ay may nalalaman na. Isipin na lamang na ikaw ay mang mang pa rin at kumbinsihin ang sarili na mas matuto pa nang higit sa nalalaman na.
In reading *The Apology* of Socrates, I find myself convinced by his unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth, even at the cost of his life. His argument that an unexamined life is not worth living resonates with me, not just because it reflects an ideal of intellectual honesty, but because it highlights the responsibility we each have to question the status quo. Socrates' refusal to escape punishment, despite knowing the outcome, also strikes me as a powerful statement on integrity. He believed that acting according to one's principles, even when it leads to personal suffering, is essential for living a just life. This is something I deeply respect, as it demonstrates that the pursuit of virtue and wisdom should take precedence over self-preservation.
“All I know is I know nothing.”
A significant quotation from Sokrates that lingered in my mind throughout reading his Apologia. Moreover, this statement raised revolutionary questions, yet it also became the core reason for his eventual death.
I want to highlight that the life that he lived is a direct reflection of how our society works. He lived alongside his moral principles and personal beliefs with a goal in mind to enrich each individual’s view and thinking of life. All he wanted was to follow and find truth in every context. Yet somehow, it was weaponized against him-putting words into his mouth, accusing him of such rumors, which all are baseless. The way I interpreted this is all because of their ego. The fact that the politicians, ‘makatas’, and ‘techne’ workers saw that Sokrates was capable of acknowledging his flaws and cluelessness on things was enough reason for them pretenders-the know-it-all and the wisest according to people-to hold a grudge against him. Which eventually ruined his image and life.
In our modern society, this reflects how people’s malice tends to cause more harm to one person. All the rumors and accusations they pointed toward Sokrates greatly impacted how he eventually had to defend and prove his innocence. That was until his last words in his apologia in front of all the judges that day, he was wronged and given false accusations by Meletos and others. Yet even so, he stood by his principles and the words of God.
This made me ask, “How Sokrates can I be?” Am I willing to sacrifice my life to bring justice to my name and the calling of God? Am I willing to reach that extent of finding the truth? This was a tough question for me to answer because sometimes I tend to be selfish, a human nature I had adapted. So, would my life make sense if I could not follow in his footsteps and become a philosopher who stood his ground fighting for what he believed in? I have no idea; I am unsure and do not know which embodies his famous line. I may start asking questions about life before eventually reaching his level as a sophist and philosopher. Because curiosity fuels one’s ability to find the essence of reality and truth in our lives. However, like what was discussed, Sokrates does not believe and even sees himself as the standard. That is why I personally believe that we should stick and live by our principles and moral compasses as human beings. But eventually, we find our own way to embody, manifest, and personify these. For me, it may not be the Sokrates way, but the goal of wanting a developed and progressive society is still in mind and put into action.
ALLEDA, Yzabella Mae
1COM3, ELE A2-1 PPCT
Plato's "Apology of Socrates" presents one of the most profound and enduring reflections on philosophy, ethics, and the role of the individual in society. In this work, Socrates, as narrated by Plato, addresses the court in Athens, defending himself against accusations of impiety and corrupting the youth. The dialogue is not merely a defense but a powerful exposition of Socratic philosophy and a critique of Athenian society's values and practices.
Socrates begins his defense by addressing the court with an assertive and reflective tone. He acknowledges the accusations against him but reframes them regarding his commitment to questioning and challenging the status quo. Socrates argues that his actions are driven by a divine mission to stimulate critical thinking and moral introspection among Athenians. His assertion that he is "a gadfly" sent by the gods to provoke thought and self-examination highlights his belief in the importance of intellectual and moral rigor.
Central to Socrates' approach is his use of Socratic irony, where he pretends to be ignorant or claims to know less than he does. This form of irony is a strategic method employed by Socrates to expose the ignorance of others and stimulate critical thinking. By feigning ignorance and asking seemingly naive questions, Socrates draws out the views and contradictions of his interlocutors, forcing them to articulate their beliefs more clearly and rigorously. This approach reveals inconsistencies and gaps in their reasoning, leading to greater self-awareness and philosophical insight.
Socrates' defense is not merely a personal plea but a critique of Athenian society's values. By questioning the moral and intellectual integrity of his accusers and the democratic system, Socrates exposes the limitations and contradictions within the societal framework. His arguments emphasize the tension between individual conscience and societal norms, illustrating how the pursuit of truth and justice often conflicts with established conventions and political pressures.
The effectiveness of Socratic irony is evident in how it challenges assumptions and reveals the limitations of others' knowledge. Socrates' pretense of ignorance contrasts sharply with the false certainty exhibited by his opponents, highlighting the difference between genuine wisdom, which involves recognizing one's ignorance, and mere assertion or pretense of knowledge. This technique exposes the superficiality of others' beliefs and fosters a culture of critical thinking and self-examination.
Reflecting personally on Socrates' trial and defense, I find his unwavering commitment to his principles profoundly inspiring. In a world characterized by superficial judgments and rigid conformity, Socrates' approach reminds me of the value of intellectual honesty and the courage to question prevailing norms. His willingness to face death rather than compromise his beliefs challenges me to consider how I approach my convictions and the courage required to uphold them in the face of opposition.
Socrates' use of irony and his philosophical stance resonate with my own experiences of navigating complex ethical and societal questions. The way he encourages self-examination and critical inquiry aligns with my pursuit of understanding and reflecting on various perspectives. Socrates' legacy, as captured in Plato's dialogue, continues to serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining intellectual integrity and moral courage, both in personal endeavors and in engaging with the broader societal landscape.
CLAVIO, Julianna Marielle C.
ELE PPCT A2-1
Reading the Apology of Socrates and watching this educative video, gave me realizations of how parts of the dialogue can be related to events, issues, and phenomena within the recent centuries.
One example in particular is when Socrates approached politicians, poets (makata), and the craftsmen (techne) in pursuit of proving the Oracle wrong. These three kinds of people, especially the descriptions concluded by Socrates, can still be reflected to other certain people throughout our history and those living today.
First, the politician who was concluded to be only a "pretender of knowledge", can be alluded to the politicians of today who campaign for solutions on issues that may seem too promising to believe (no taxes, low prices on rice), only to end up being a continuing problem despite their election to office.
Next are the poets whose works are more understood by the audience than the authors themselves, who can then be related to the artists of the recent decades. As some artists may create art only for the sake of it, while the consumers of art media can interpret their works as something deeper than the intention. An example of this can be The Beatles when they recorded and released their composition "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", whose origins of the song - about the titular Lucy being a drawing of John Lennon's son - is different from the public's interpretation of the song being a hidden reference to the "LSD" drugs that the band was also taking at the time, despite claiming that the song has nothing to do with the drugs and that it was not intentional until it was pointed out to them.
Lastly are the craftsmen who are experts only at one thing, to the point that people start assuming that they are good at everything else. Such case is still reflected today such as in job assignments, wherein I heard from one of my classmates that they used to have a teacher, who was a major in Mathematics, was instead assigned to teach the Social Sciences due to a lack of teachers in her previous school - which as a result, was looked upon by my classmate as a teacher who appeared to be disinterested in the subject they were teaching.
Given these examples, it can be concluded that the politicians, poets, and craftsmen with the exact description provided by Socrates are still with us today, whether they are in authority, from the previous few decades, or even witnessed by our peers. That the Apology of Socrates includes parts that can still be reflected in the world we live in and the history that was written.
To conclude my piece in regards to the Apology, I bring one piece of curiosity on my end that piqued my mind upon watching this supplementary video:
In the part about the difference between persuasion and the truth, as much as it can be agreeable that persuasion can pull people away from the truth, what about if someone is persuaded to believe in the truth? Would they now be indifferent to each other, one and the same? Or will there still be one answer between persuasion and the truth?
RODRIGUEZ, Benjamin Martin C.
ELE A2-1
Never really understood the meaning of the infamous quote of "All I know is that I know nothing" until our lectures. I had a good grasp on what it was about sure, "There is no such thing as knowing everything" was how I took it in the past. But I never really knew how deep Socrates actually meant it to be. The whole lecture and story about Socrates' life and his final moments made me realize why and how the Oracle deemed him as the "wisest". Socrates' title as the wisest does not come from him knowing it all, but from the fact that he knows that whatever he may learn, there will always be something he does not know.
A concept that intrigued me while studying this lecture was the concept of Socrates that perfection does not exist in a society, a government or even individuals. The point he made was that the truth is tied to us if we are willing to acknowledge our own imperfections and limitations. It opened up a point that we ourselves should embrace the oddness of questioning established norms in society, and constant questioning is one of the biggest factors in how we philosophize.
Charles Spencer C. Healy
1E4, ELE PPCT, E-PC-4
Business Economics
Para sa akin, isa sa mga pinaka-mahalagang aral ng Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang kahalagahan ng pagtatanong at kritikal na pag-iisip. Kahit na nahaharap siya sa panganib, hindi natakot si Sokrates na magtanong at magsuri para matuklasan ang katotohanan. Sa panahon ngayon, napakahalaga na tayo, bilang mga kabataan, ay huwag matakot magtanong at mag-imbestiga ng mga ideya. Imbes na basta-basta tanggapin ang mga umiiral na paniniwala o impormasyon, dapat tayong magsagawa ng masusing pagsusuri at pag-iisip upang tunay na maunawaan ang mga isyung kinakaharap natin.
Dahil sa leksyong ito, mas napahalagahan ko ang pamamaraan ni Sokrates. Ang kanyang simpleng pagtatanong ay nagbigay ng malaking epekto sa pag-iisip ng mga tao, na nagbukas ng kanilang isipan sa mga sagot na kanilang pinaniniwalaan. Sa pamamagitan ng pag-uusap at pagtatanong, naging mulat siya sa katotohanan na maraming tao ang tila may kaalaman ngunit hindi pa lubos na naiintindihan ang tunay na konsepto ng kanilang sinasabi.
Sa kasalukuyan, makikita pa rin natin ang ganitong sitwasyon, lalo na lamang sa larangan ng politika. Marami pa rin sa mga tao ang nahuhumaling sa mga pahayag ng mga politiko na tila may kasiguraduhan, kahit na madalas ay walang sapat na ebidensya o basehan ang mga ito. Halimbawa, may mga politiko na nag-aalok ng mga solusyon sa mga suliranin ng bansa, ngunit hindi naman malinaw kung paano nila ito isasakatuparan. Madalas, ang mga mamamayan ay bumoboto batay sa emosyon o sa mga pangako, imbes na suriin ang mga plataporma at kakayahan ng mga kandidato.
Ngunit talagang napagtanto ko na mahalaga na ating gawing inspirasyon si Sokrates, ang kanyang pagtatanong at pagsusuri, upang mas mapalalim ang ating pag-iisip. Dapat tayong maging handa na magtanong, makinig, at suriin ang ating mga paniniwala pati na rin ng ibang tao. Dahil sa pamamagitan nito maidadaan ang katotohanan sa ating buhay at mas magiging responsable tayo sa mga impormasyon na ating paniniwalaan. Kailangan natin ang mga katulad ni Sokrates. Kailangan natin na maging si Sokrates. Upang makamit ang magandang pagbabago lalo na sa pamamaraan ng pag-iisip ng mga tao.
SALUDES, ALLEINAH CLARISSE V.
ELE A2-1
Sa lecture na ito, natuklasan ko ang napakalalim na ugnayan sa pagitan ng kwento ni Socrates at ng ating lipunan sa kasalukuyan, sa kabila ng malayong pagkakaiba ng panahon. Ipinapakita nito kung gaano katibay ang sirang sistema na ating kinikilala sa mundong ito dahil sa mga makapangyarihang tao na nakikinabang dito.
Ang buhay ng isang taong may mapanuring kaisipan, tulad ni Socrates, ay puno ng pagsubok at panganib. Si Socrates, ay nahatulan ng kamatayan dahil sa kanyang malalim na pagsusuri at pagtatanong sa mga umiiral na paniniwala at sistema noong kapanahunan niya. Ang kanyang buhay ay nagpapakita ng realidad na ang mapanuring pag-iisip ay maaaring magdulot ng pag-aalipusta, pang-uusig, at minsan, kamatayan sa atin. Ngunit sa kabila ng mga panganib, pinili ni Socrates na ipagpatuloy ang kanyang pananaliksik sa katotohanan at katarungan, dahil para sakanya, ito lang ang paraan na magpakatao.
Sa kasalukuyan, madalas ring mangyari ang mga parehong sitwasyon sa lipunan natin. Ang mga taong mapanuri na nagbibigay ng kritikal na pagsusuri sa mga umiiral na sistema at pamahalaan, tulad ng mga aktibista, sosyolohista, at mga mamamahayag, ay madalas na nakakaranas ng pagtutol, pag-uunang balakid, at minsan, personal na panganib. Ang mga kritikal na boses ay hindi tinatanggap o pinahahalagahan sapagkat tinatangka nilang palitan ang mapanghamak na status quo na nakasanayan na ng marami.
Ngunit, sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na ito, mahalaga pa rin sa isang tao na magkaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan dahil ito lang ang nagbibigay daan sa tunay na pag-unawa at pag-unlad. Ang mapanuring kaisipan ay nagbibigay sa atin ng kakayahang suriin ang mga umiiral na paniniwala at sistema, tukuyin ang mga kahinaan, at maghanap ng mas makatarungan at makabuluhang mga solusyon, kagaya ni Sokrates. Sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuri at pagtatanong, maiiwasan ang pagiging biktima ng maling impormasyon at panlilinlang na laganap sa lipunan natin ngayon. Ang pagiging mapanuri ay nagpapalawak ng ating kaalaman, nagpapalakas ng ating integridad, at nag-aambag sa pagbuo ng mas makatarungan at epektibong lipunan. Sa madaling salita, ang mapanuring kaisipan ay isang malaking bahagi ng personal at panlipunang pag-unlad na nag-aambag sa mas makabuluhan at etikal na pamumuhay. Ang paraan ng pamumuhay na dapat na maging katanggap-tanggap. Ang paraan ng pamumuhay na magsisilbing susi sa pagbabago at pagpapabuti ng mundo at lipunan.
ROJAS, Amber Soleil M.
ELE PPCT A2-1
While watching the entire supplementary video, the saying “history always repeats itself” stayed in my mind almost the entire time because of what happened to critical thinkers in the past and what is happening to critical thinkers in the present. Or maybe just being critical in general with anything and anyone throughout eras. This came to my mind because the lecture video taught us about how Socrates’ life was and how it ended. All of his questions and curiosity were used against him, to target him, and spread malicious rumors that led to his death. Despite Socrates being verbal about how he still lacks knowledge, how tanga siya. How he is famous for his words “All I know is I know nothing.” Most people, Sophists, specifically, still choose to turn a blind eye to that declaration of his and focus on how he is being critical of individuals (important individuals back then) who he wants to learn and understand from, twisting how Socrates just wanted to learn factual knowledge, asking nothing in return. Ironic because those who say they know everything are targeting the person who they accuse that that person knows everything when in fact Socrates is literally just curious about people and the world around him-which I think is pretty sad.
“History always repeats itself” because it’s so ironic how accusers think so badly of a person just because they feel threatened-their power, status, wealth, pride, ego, and more is threatened-and this is very much relevant to this world and can be seen in both fiction and non-fiction (reality and in media/dramas/entertainment). This also happens in petty “fights” among communities, such as the UST Freedom Wall and Reddit-but not to a grave degree to the point of death. This made me think about how easy it is to twist words of curious people who just want to learn and spread the truth-just like Socrates and Rizal. The world-or people-can be unfair to the good and curious sometimes.
Napapaisip ako bigla na kasi minsan, halos lagi, mas masama pa ang napapala ng mga taong mapanuri, kaya nga sabi ng iba sa mga movies, “its best not to know and its best to be ignorant” pero sa mundo ngayon na marami ang magagawa ng mga fake news o misinformation-puwede ito manakit at iba pa-it is not right to literally turn a blind eye, we must learn, seek the truth, and fight for what is right.
LAO, Kristienne Lovelle P.
1COM4, ELE PPCT A2-1
Ang natutunan ko mula sa Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang tunay na sukatan ng isang tao ay hindi nasusukat sa taas ng grado o dami ng kanyang kayamanan. Sa ating lipunan ngayon, madalas sinusukat ang katalinuhan at tagumpay batay sa mga materyal na bagay-mataas na edukasyon o malaking kita. Ngunit tulad ng itinuro ni Sokrates, mahalaga ang tanong: para saan nga ba ang lahat ng ito? Para saan ang mataas na grado o ang malaking kita kung ang ating mga kilos at desisyon ay hindi nakaangkla sa katarungan?
The Apologia or the defense of Socrates gave importance to critical thinking and philosophical inquiry particularly through his trial. What stands out to me is how Socrates was not afraid to challenge established norms, even if it meant risking everything, including his life. It makes me think about how often people accept things as they are, without questioning or looking deeper into the truth. Socrates' determination to seek truth, despite the dangers, demonstrates a level of bravery that we do not usually witness today. In today's world, it is easier to conform to popular opinion or avoid upsetting the status quo. However, without inquiry and critical thinking, we wind ourselves living in ignorance or worse, allowing injustices to carry on unabated. Socrates emphasizes that knowledge and truth are more than merely gathering facts; they are moral endeavors that require us to stand up for what is right, even if it comes at a personal cost. Socrates choosing integrity above survival and refusing to relinquish his philosophical studies is something I admire. It makes me reflect on how we frequently value self-preservation or comfort over the truth. His life tells us that true growth, both personally and for society, occurs when we are willing to ask challenging questions and confront uncomfortable realities. Even though it’s challenging, that pursuit of knowledge and understanding is what leads to real or authentic wisdom.
Socrates' "Apologia" shows how relevant the society was back in his time. It is highly applicable even up to our current generation, including his phrase "sabi-sabi ng madla." For instance, the politicians have the power to persuade people with their speeches, but whether there is some truth in their statement or not is not really regarded by the masses. It is very powerful that it can easily distort the truth, away from what Socrates is advocating.
This explains a lot on how people are standing up to their "truth" even if it is not. Moreover, I remembered the phrase, "Nasa diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa," meaning that no matter how much we pray or do our beliefs that would deem you "good," it all comes down on how you do as a person. If there is no truth or integrity on what you do, even god would look down on you no matter how much you do these practices aligned to your beliefs.
Socrates is one of the people that the masses need. Truth is the greatest weapon to the widest gaps in our society, as well as openly accepting criticisms, as it helps us to be more responsible and accountable. Otherwise, we would be too complacent in our social system.
PAHATI, ANTONIO C.
ELE A3-1
Like what was mentioned in the video lecture, "All I know is I know nothing" is the embodiment of Socrates' character as both a philosopher and as someone who devoted their life to the truth and understanding, justice, and for the public to be aware of what always lies beneath amongst things. Despite being 'glorified' as the most intelligent out of all Athens (especially when the Oracle of Delphi believed in that statement), Socrates remained humble and acknowledged the limitations of his understanding. Hence, he always pursued wisdom and knowledge to allow him to engage in open-minded dialogue and consider different perspectives.
In today's society, I see Socrates as a role model for education for students or, in general, people. A curious mindset and the eagerness to learn more are the epitome of what a person should be as a lifelong endeavor because it drives one's desire to understand the world around them. It can fuel their innovation, creativity, and personal growth. Philosophy itself is the definition of "there is more than meets the eye," one must also understand that the world around them is not black and white.
Socrates' humility is a trait that stands out. He is fully aware of his limitations and understands that there is always more to learn. He is confident in his ability to think critically and does not use persuasion or rhetoric to convince others of the truth. Socrates does not pretend to have all the answers despite the perception that he is all-knowing. He remains a human being-one who acknowledges his own ignorance and the limitations of individual knowledge. His confidence in critical thinking should empower people to think independently.
By Largoza, Marie Therese Angela M.
1COM1, ELE PPCT A-1
Napakarami kong natutuhan sa Apologia ni Sokrates. Isa na dito ang kahalagahan na manaliksik, isa itong paraan upang mas lalong lumalim ang kaalaman sa mga bagay-bagay na nais pa nating malaman. Minsan, sa pananaliksik, maraming bagay tayong matututuhan na malalalaman lamang natin sa pananaliksik. Nasabi nga sa bidyo na kung minsan kung mananaliksik tayo, doon pa natin mapapagtanto na marami pa pala tayong hindi nalalaman.
Isa pa sa mga natutuhan ko ay ang kahalagahan ng kritisismo, napakaraming bagay na magagawa nang kritisismo ng iba't-ibang tao upang mas lalo pa nating mapagbuti ang iba't-ibang aspeto sa ating buhay na baluktot. Maaari din na gamitin ang mga kritisismo upang mapagtibay ang aspeto na kinakailangang pagtibayin nang sa gayon ay makatulong ito sa buhay hindi lamang para sa sarili kundi para na din sa mga taong nakapaligid sa atin; katulad na lamang ng nabanggit sa bidyo kung saan habang patuloy na may kritisismo sa gobyerno, mas lalong maganda upang malaman ng gobyerno ang kailangan nilang baguhin o i-improve upang mapaglingkuran pa ng mas mabuti ang mga mamamayan.
Akin din na na-oobserbahan na hanggang sa kasalukuyan, maraming tao na ang gusto lamang ay lumabas ang katotohanan ang kinikitil ang buhay, katulad na lamang ng ibang mga Journalists kung saan bigla na lamang silang pinapatay sapagkat sa kanilang pananaliksik, maraming bagay silang natutuklasan na ikinapapahamak nila sapagkat sila ang magiging susi upang lumabas ang mga katotohanan na pilit ibinabaon sa lupa ng mga taong involved sa mga ito.
BUTO, Rohanisah
1JRN-1 I ELE PPCT A3-1
When Socrates rejected his supposed transfer to a different polis, it was then that I realized the true extent of his passion for speaking. He would rather reject a seemingly "easier" punishment, as he knew to himself that moving to a different place would not refrain him from doing the same things all over again. His self-awareness and honesty is also something that I admire, as he was able to admit such a thing despite being held in a life and death situation, if it meant being restrained for the one thing that he cannot live without; speaking.
His love for speaking overshadowed his fear of facing its consequences towards himself. As long as there is something to call out, he grabs the opportunity to do so. He kept the higher ups accountable for their actions, thus the reason why they hated him is because they cannot make him to be like them. However, Socrates' way of speaking isn't to destroy, but to build the true foundation of truth, not only for his benefit, but of society as a whole. In fact, despite this encounter happening centuries ago, we cannot deny the fact that it is still happening in today's society. People like Socrates who point out the short comings and unethical doings of the higher ups are constantly persecuted, as they do not like people who shed light to the things that were done in the darkness.
Although Socrates was a bold speaker, his choice of words isn't to force people to believe him. Socrates isn’t prescriptive, he only provides a certain perspective that allows a person to see things on a different angle. In this way, the people of Athens were able to see a situation from their own point of view, thus being set free from the standards that they were unknowingly forced to follow, due of the lack of exposure from other perspectives, to which Socrates was able to provide them with. Despite this mission causing him his unfortunate death, he died with a sense of humility and empathy towards the people who were victimized by a close-minded society, without portraying himself as this perfect role model that should be followed by everyone.
Lumba, Abigail R.
1COM4, ELE PPCT A2-1
After everything that happens in Socrates’ defense, from the paradox of him knowing he knows nothing, to him establishing that he is not imposing any idea but rather only asking his fellowmen to raise questions about the world, what really sparks me the most is how he gracefully accepted his death sentence even if he believed that it was unfair.
The certainty of death and being taken away from the life you so love to explore must be terrifying. And yet Socrates, who loved to explore life, was not at all afraid of dying. Because to him, death is a foreign land yet to be discovered as much as life.
Socrates’ perspective on learning is the biggest takeaway from his Apologia. He was sentenced to death by those who were encased in their closed minds, and by agreeing to die, he outright showed that he was never the real convict, as he had the freedom of an open thinker in both life and death, while those who condemned him will spend the rest of their time trapped in the fear of what life might truly be and what beyond life may be.
MELCHOR, Jasmine Ella N.
1JRN2, ELE PPCT A3-1
"Madaming tao na ang nagkaroon ng buhay na puro trahedya dahil sa pagiging mapanuri." This made me realize that people around us always choose to compromise the truth; a good example that reflects this exact issue is politicians, wherein they use the art of persuasion to persuade or convince people who sadly can't differentiate truth vs persuasion to give them power.
Socrates, being the most intelligent man in Athens during his time, according to the oracle of Delphia, is able to accept and say, "All I know is that I know nothing." compared to these politicians who lack credibility and education who only uses modern day sophists to advertise them among voters. They choose to compromise the truth because it is easier to seem credible than to be credible.
The Apology of Socrates also points out the ignorance of people who have the authority to give these politicians the power to "rule." The scenario is that the people choose to look at the charm, entertainment, and promises of the politician rather than the actual truth behind their long-term goals, education, experience, and credibility, leading them to make the wrong decision and then regret their choice. It is disappointing to see people realize their wrongful decisions and proceed to stay ignorant and stay in that same cycle.
This shows the very essence and Importance of always listening to the truth and standing by it when perceiving all sorts of instances and decisions, big or small.
BRADECINA, Arahbella G.
1COM1 - ELE PPCT A1-1
"Unexamined life is not worth living"
Socrates' experience in trial is a best example of how people often view the unknown as a threat rather than being something as a new idea or thought to them. The fear of the unknown is alright but, choosing to fear this and not even attempting of further knowing what this is, is a life of choosing to be in familiarity and not exploring the vast opportunities of new knowledge, a life that is not worth living. The world is too big for us to stay within one spot and not help each other share our knowledges.
Marami akong natanggap na pangangaral mula sa apologia ni Sokrates. Isa na dito ang importansya ng katotohanan sa paraan ng pagpapaliwanag at pagpapaunawa. Napahanga ako kay Sokrates dahil sa dedikasyon niya para sa katotohanan kahit na ito'y kapalit ng kaniyang buhay. Importante ang pagbibigay ng ebidensya upang mapatunayan ang talagang katotohanan. Na kahit na iba nag tingin ng iba, ipagpapatuloy mong ipalaganap ang katotohanan para sa lahat.
I'd be following Socrates more upon how he humbly sees himself as. The Sophis and even the experts he had questioned his intelligence to reminds me of the previous lesson towards how one dimensional people seemed to be on certain "truths" such as drawing a flower instead of exploring more ways into drawing it. We definitely need his philosophy nowadays towards him not shying away from corruption and the discrimination of the poor towards education, thus weaponizing the knowledge.
What struck me more and I'd definitely agree with is his statement that relates to having the importance of the concept of life or living itself, not materialistic wealth that supposedly makes life.
Ma. Laurice F. Muyot ELE-A13-1
Sa pagkakaroon ni Socrates ng mapanuring kaisipan, marami siyang naitulong at naibahagi sa atin na talaga ngang nakapagbibigay saysay sa ating buhay. Isa na rito ang kanyang pamamaraan ng pag-aaral sapagkat natuturuan tayong mapayaman ang ating pagkatao at mas nauudyok tayong maging ‘open minded’ para tayo ay mas maging mapanuri. Sapagkat ang ating kaalaman ay katiting palang at marami pang katotohanan ang ating aalamin at susuriin para malinawagan ang ating kaisipan.
LAGASI, Henrieta
ELE-PPCT, E-PC-4
In this video, we dive into the trial of Socrates in ancient Athens, where at the age of 70, he faced the ultimate punishment - death. The charges? Corrupting the youth of Athens and introducing new deities. It's fascinating to see how Socrates defended himself in front of around 500 judges through his "Apologia" speech. Essentially, he wasn’t just fighting accusations; he was challenging the very standards of truth and wisdom in Athens. Socrates' method was unique, pushing people to question their knowledge and beliefs, leading to his unfortunate sentencing. His trial brings to light the clash between traditional values and new ways of thinking, shedding light on the concepts of knowledge (EPISTIME) and mere opinion (DOXA).
Moreover, the accusers - a mix of a sophist, a politician, and a poet - bring forth a dynamic view of the social and intellectual conflicts of the time. It's quite the scene imagining Socrates, this critical thinker, scrutinizing each aspect of society and knowledge itself, and then being challenged by those holding power or influence. His approach to understanding wisdom, by acknowledging one's own ignorance, was revolutionary. And through the various accounts, from challenging politicians to conversing with craftsmen, Socrates' journey of inquiry highlights a profound exploration of what it means to truly know something. This trial isn't just a historical event; it's a pivotal moment that questions the essence of wisdom, truth, and justice in human society.
By: Generian B. Razonable
1COM3, ELE PPCT A2-1
This video, showed me how powerful Socrates is. His famous line "All I know, is I know nothing" shows that he is open-minded, willing to learn, gain more knowledge, seek the truth, and share it with people. Even though maraming siyang kaaway o gustong pumatay sakanya, dahil isa siyang bangaw o gadfly he does not mind it. Why? Because he knows to himself that he is doing good, aanhin mo ang katanggap tanggap ng iba kung hindi ka makatotohanan. Maraming nagaganap dito sa Pilipinas na ipinapatay ang mga makakatotohanang dahil sila ay threat sa mga taong feeling may alam. Isang halimbawa na noong 1983 pinatay si Aquino dahil isa siyang "threat" na makakabuti sa Pilipinas kaya siya ay ipinatay. Kaya ako ay humahanga kay Sokrates dahil siya ay isang napaka-humble na tao, willing matuto at inaaming tanga siya kahit na alam ng bayan na siya ang pinakamatalinong tao dahil sa pagiging open minded.
As I read the material and watched this video to help deepen my understanding of Socrates, I had wondered whether or not his death was inevitable. That no matter what, his trap would have been sprung. That despite how well and precise he was with his words, that due to the enemies he made by accident, he would have ended up dying either way. With all the different sides he made enemies with, for them to have been provoked by Socrates' questions, that they would persecute and execute him, that his death would have occurred one way or another.
Their ignorance to how lacking everyone is in intelligence is deadly, and the proof is Socrates when he tried to show them the truth, and their damaged egos could not have let it simply pass by. Though him recognizing those in the fields of techne for applying their knowledge reminds me of our previous discussion of Sapagkat ang Pilosopiya ay Ginagawa.
It is fitting that Socrates wasn't afraid of death due to his integrity, since I personally believe that he knew that after he had been put to trial like this, even if he were to be proven innocent, that he would be killed. This level of integrity is simply admirable, and his eloquence in words and simplicity in his questions, it is inspiring.
“I know that I know nothing.” Through Plato’s piece, Apology of Socrates, I am able to understand how the thirst for knowledge is rooted in one’s lack of knowledge.
Socrates’ passion for Philosophy and the art of learning is something to be admired. Despite the Judge having offered him a leeway where Socrates would live the rest of his life either off to another land or stay, but stop philosophizing, true to the claim that he’s the most morally-aligned Athen, he refused-stating that whatever happens, he will never stop philosophizing.
I find it somewhat amusing that some of the children he taught had shunned him after knowing they would only learn nothing from him, even if he was regarded as the most knowledgeable Athen by the Oracle of Delphi. If not for people such as Socrates, those children had most likely been under the teachings of the Sophists. A teacher who knows he knows nothing, and teachers who claim they know everything.
The world had evolved-medical professionals produced medicinal supplements that could cure certain diseases, mass communication had become a thing, and people could travel to Mars! These would not be known if the human behind its discovery believed they already knew everything. Close-mindedness, and the likes, is akin to a trap; you’ve already set the limit for yourself; how are you able to grow?
Socrates’ life was, at one point, perceived as ironic; how could the most knowledgeable and morally-aligned person in their land claim to have known nothing? At the same time, it’s clever. Having known nothing simply means there is a myriad of things left to learn.
de Quiroz, Rachelle Mae R.
ELE_A2-1
Ang pinakatumatak sa akin mula sa Apologia ni Sokrates ay ang konsepto ng "self-reflection." Sa pahina 81, tinukoy ang pagkakaiba ni Sokrates sa mga politiko - si Socrates na walang alam ngunit hindi nagkukunwaring may alam, at ang mga politiko na walang alam ngunit akala nila’y mayroon. Kasama ng pahinang ito ay may pulang tinta na nagsasabing “mga taong walang self-reflection.” Ito ang paksa na tumatak sa akin dahil naranasan ko ito sa aking buhay.
Noong ika-7 baitang ako, umuwi ako ng gabi mula sa galaan kasama ang aking mga kaibigan. Alam kong magagalit ang aking mga magulang, kaya't agad akong nag-sorry sa kanila. Kinabukasan, sinabi ko ito sa aking kapatid, at nagulat ako nang tanungin niya, “Bakit ka nag-sorry?” Sa oras na iyon, iniisip ko na ang pagso-sorry ay ginagawa kapag may nagawang mali. Pero nang tanungin niya ulit, “Ano ba kasi ang nagawi mong mali?”, doon ko naisip na hindi ko naiintindihan ang tunay na dahilan ng aking pagso-sorry.
Ang karanasang ito ay nagpatunay sa akin ng kahalagahan ng self-reflection. Dati, ginagawa ko ang mga bagay batay lamang sa kung ano ang alam ko o nakasanayan, nang walang malalim na pag-iisip. Ngayon, masasabi kong natutunan kong mahalaga ang pag-alam kung bakit mo ginagawa ang isang bagay at ang pag-alam mo muna sa sitwasyon bago kumilos.
Hindi natin dapat tularan ang mga politiko na walang alam ngunit nagkukunwaring mayroon. Ang kanilang kakulangan sa self-reflection ay nagreresulta sa mga desisyon at aksyon na hindi batay sa tunay na pag-unawa. Sa halip, nararapat tayong maging katulad ni Socrates na masusing pinag-aaralan at kinekwestiyon ang ating mga desisyon at aksyon, upang matukoy at maayos ang ating mga pagkakamali. “Ang buhay na hindi sinasalikslik ay hindi buhay-tao”. Ang pagiging bukas sa self-reflection ay nagpapalalim sa ating pag-unawa sa ating mga sarili na maaari din nating mai-apply sa lipunan, kung kaya’t mahalaga ito sa pagbuo ng makatarungan at makabuluhang buhay.
TAYAO, Ma. Lariza Chriszel T.
Philosophical Problems and Critical Thinking
ELE-A2-1
Gadfly. Truth. and Knowing.
Just as Socrates described himself, I believe we must also be gadflies that 'sting' a sleeping horse. Though it may be irritating, it is necessary, to provoke change. Since change does not simply ‘come’, we must be willing to stand up and speak out if we want to see progress in our society. Like Socrates, who had the bad reputation of a gadfly for constantly challenging the polis, his actions were not popular at the time, and many hated and threatened him for it. But by sticking to his principles until the end, he inpsired and opened the eyes of many, showing that it only takes courage and wisdom to achieve change. We must not be complacent or blindly follow the status quo or politicians when their views stray from what is moral or just.
To be philosophic is to consistently seek truth, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. Socrates showed his profound commitment to virtue and truth- amidst facing death, he was willing to fight for his principles. To him, living without the pursuit of truth was worse than death itself. But first we must know that true wisdom begins with humilty, by acknowledging that you know nothing. If you can’t accept your own ignorance, then you are susceptible to foolishness- just like the poets, politicians, and craftsmen who claimed to be wiser than they truly were. Socrates saw right through them. Arrogance blinds us with prejudices, making us irrational, narcissistic, and ultimately misguided.
Kristelle Fae R. Romales
ELE PPCT A13-1
"Philosophy does not make bread."
On the grounds of wisdom, Socrates was accepting of his limitations as a human person. Yet, he believed he could stretch the ceilings of his mind through the method of questioning the world that surrounded him.
Monetarily speaking, yes, Socrates met no fortune with his love for greater enlightenment. He was known for roaming around Athens barefoot, wearing rough woolen garments. As for the sophists, their occupation had granted them deep pockets, regardless of being content with not having the innate drive to know more.
But when it comes to ‘wealth’, it does not apply to external treasures alone. The shell does not reflect the core. Through Socrates’ art of inquiry, I am reminded that a truly wise person is a person who is not afraid to ask questions. With each interrogative expression Socrates posed to the people of Athens, their remarks and his conclusions helped to supplement the bread in his philosophical mind of an oven.
Socrates was not a wealthy man in the conventional sense, but his wealth of wisdom was unparalleled. He nourished the minds of his contemporaries, including Plato, and his philosophical legacy continues to enrich the minds of scholars and thinkers in the modern era. His wealth was not fleeting, but a generational inheritance for all who embark on the study of philosophy.
Ampongan, Jed Renfred L.
1JRN2 | ELE PPCT A3-1
Ang pahayag ni Socrates na "Ang tanging alam ko ay walang alam" na ibig sabihin na nagsisimula sa pagkilala sa sariling kakulangan ay sa kaalaman. Ipinapahayag dito na naghihikayat ito sa paghahanap at pag-uusisa ng kaalaman sa pamamagitan ng tanong at pag susuri. Dito ko natutunan na mas matututo tayo at nahahasa ang ating mapanuring kaisipan sa pag aaral ng Pilosopiya sa pagsusuri at pananaliksik sa tekstong ito.
Dahil sa pangyayari sa buhay ni Sokrates, napag alaman kong kahit ilang taon na ang nakalipas marami pa rin talaga ang mga mapagkunwari. Nagkalat pa rin ang mga nagmamagaling kahit saang field sila kabilang at patuloy na nagkakalat ng tingin nilang tama. Hindi nakabase sa estado sa buhay ang pagiging sarado sa isip ng ilang tao. Tulad ng sinapit ni Sokrates, kwestyonin o suriin mo lang ang mga karunungan nila, ituturing kang banta o “langaw”.
Sa kabila ng panganib na kaakibat dito, narapat lamang na makialam at magtanong. Huwag papalinlang sa mga doxa o sabi-sabi. Manindigan sa pagiging bukas sa kritisismo. Ito ay upang masigurado na hindi tayo nakasunod sa mali o kasinungalingan, maiayos ang mga negatibo. Dapat lang na patuloy siyasatin ang katotohanan nang hindi maabuso ang nino man.
Macadangdang, Jenelle Eve R.
ELE PPCT A13-1
Tunay nga na “lamang ang may alam” ngunit nakakalungkot isipin na hindi lahat ng tao ay bibilib o susuportahan ka sa mga bagay na pinaniniwalaan mo. Tulad ng buhay ni Socrates, sa likod ng kanyang talino at likot ng kanyang pagiisip tinitingnan parin ito na masama ng ibang tao, at hinahayaan nila ang kanilang damdamin na pangunahan ang mga bagay. Kahit anong insulto ang sabihin sakanya patuloy parin sya sa kaniyang talumpati.
Dagdag pa rito isa sa mga bagay na kinatuwa ko at nagtaka rin ako ay kung bakit sya ang nagsasabi o nagpapatunay na wala siyang kasalanan. Dapat si meletos nga naman ang nagsasabi ng mga bagay na ito. At dahil sa angking nyang katalinuhan binasag nya ang kredibilidad ng mga nangaakusa sakanya.
Isa pang turo na lalo natin dapat isabuhay ngayon ay ang pagiging bukas sa criticismo, sobrang halaga nito sa panahon natin ngayon lalo na sa ating gobyerno. Wala naman masama na magsabi o magcomment kung maipapakita natin ang mali. Pinapakita lang natin na mayroon tayong pakialam at magagamit natin ito upang mas mapaunlad natin ang ating bansa ngayon.
“Alam na hindi alam” isang humble ngunit makabuluhan na statement na galing sa ironya ni sokrates. Dahil sa angking kaalaman nya, nalaman niya na marami pa syang dapat malaman. Binuksan nya ang kanyang isipan at nakita pa nya ang lawak ng dapat pa niyang malaman. Talagang binigyang diin dito ang pag gamit ng socratic method.
SANGIL, John Christian A.
ELE PPCT A13-1
I agree with Socrates that he does not need to use a different language to tell the truth especially if a person does nothing wrong. But despite telling the truth, it does not mean that you are innocent in the eyes of the crowd. Because it is said in the text, " Naging guro ng karamihan sa inyo mula pa noong musmos kayo, binigyan nila ng anyong kapani-paniwala ang mga imbintang-bintang nila sa akin na wala namang katotohanan...kinakausap na nila kayo sa edad pa na madaling kayong maniwala. ", so that's what written in their minds. According to him after his apolegia and sentencing, the heavy defamation will not be removed soon, if not for many days. When he said this, I realized that people can take sides with what is right and true if they just try to listen. But one day is not enough to convince someone. Let's compare it to the traditional way of courtship. Where you will only get the answer you want, if she is already convinced of the ways you have shown and said for a long time. One of the reasons why someone will not immediately agree with us is because they may still be adjusting. As it is said in the story "Singsing at Yungib", looking at the light is not easy if you are used to looking at the shadow. And in this context, the shadow is what people were told and believed when they were young against Socrates.
TAGUIAM, Gillian Gale T.
1JRN3, ELE A3-1
Pagkatapos kong panoorin at unawain ang araling ito, isang ideya ang tumimo sa akin: mahirap sundan ng mga tao ngayon ang pilosopiya ni Sokrates.
Si Sokrates ay may matatag na paniniwala-na ang tanging alam niya ay wala siyang alam. Sa kasalukuyan, karamihan sa atin, pati na ako, ay may tendensiyang ipakita na tayo'y may kaalaman, edukado, at may pinag-aralan. Madalas pa nga tayong gumagamit ng malalalim na salita upang ipakita na alam natin ang isang bagay. Gayunpaman, binanggit ni Sokrates sa unang bahagi ng video na ang lalim ng mga salita ay hindi nangangahulugang malalim din ang ating kaalaman. Maaaring alam natin ang paano, bakit, at ano, ngunit madalas tayong nahihirapan sa pag-unawa kung para saan.
Bagama’t maaaring nais nating tularan si Sokrates, napakahirap itong isagawa. Tinanggap at nauunawaan ni Sokrates ang katotohanang ang tanging alam niya ay hindi niya alam.
Isang punto lang ang nais kong ipahayag: hindi imposibleng sundan ang mga yapak ni Sokrates. Kinakailangan lang natin pagnilayan at intindihin ang ating sarili, lalo na ang tunay na kahulugan ng pamumuhay, tulad ng sinabi sa huling bahagi ng video. Kailangan nating alamin ang halaga ng buhay at itanong kung tayo nga ba ay tunay na nabubuhay.
"An unexamined life is not worth living," o ang buhay na hindi sinasaliksik ay hindi tbuhay-tao. Mabubuhay lamang tayo nang tunay kung mamumuhay tayo para sa ating sarili, hindi para sa nais ng karamihan.
Francisco, Antonio A.
ELE A2-1 (1COM4)
Nakakalungkot isipin na ang pag-imik sa panahon ngayon, ay tinitignan pa rin bilang isang kilos na negatibo. Ang tingin saiyo kapag ikaw ay nagsalita o nagreklamo sa isang sistemang hindi makatarungan, ikaw ay naggawa lamang ng ingay o gulo. Bagaman libo-libong taon na ang nakalipas noong nangyari ang pagpapatay kay Sokrates, walang dudang makikita mo pa ring nangyayari ang ganitong pangyayari sa panahon ngayon.
Bilang mambabasa, naramdaman ko ang pasyon ni Sokrates hindi para ipagtanggol ang sarili laban sa kamatayan, kundi ipagtanggol ang sarili sa kung bakit lagi dapat katarungan ang ating piliin, at umimik sa oras na ang pagiging “unjust” ay nakikita o nararanasan.
Bilang kabataan, malimit akong masabihan na manahimik na lang dahil wala pa raw ako alam, o wala naman daw magbabago kung iimik ako. Sa tingin ko, mali ang ganitong ideolohiya. Gaya nga ng pagbibigay-diin ni Sokrates sa akda ni Plato, ang namulat ay hindi na muling pipikit.
Oo, pwede namang manahimik na lang. Sa tingin ko mas komportable kapag ikaw ay nanahimik. Ngunit, ito ba talaga ang essence ng pagiging tao. Ang mabuhay sa kung ano ang komportable sa atin, at maging bulag-bulagan sa mga nangyayaring hindi maganda sa lipunan? Sa mga napatay noong War on Drugs ni Duterte? Sa mga napatay noong Martial Law? Sa hindi pantay at hindi ingklusibong pagtingin sa mga mag-aaral sa pampublikong mga paaralan?
Ano pa’t naging tao tayo?
Gusto kong bigyan-diin ang isang parte ng akda. Ito ang “Hindi ako sumuko ni sa isang tao, dahil sa TAKOT sa kamatayan, kapag katarungan ang nakasangkot; at hindi ako umuurong kahit na ako’y mawasak” (92). Sa tingin ko, ito ang naging ideolohiya nila Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Heneral Luna, at iba pang mga bayani na nagpakasakit para sa ating bayan. Kung atin silang ginugunita bilang bayani, marapat na igunita rin natin ang mga Pilipino na patuloy na nag-iingay kapag may hindi makatarungang nangyayari.
Hindi kailangang magpakamatay para sa pinaniniwalaan, hindi ito ang ineendorsong ideya ni Sokrates. Kundi, huwag sana tayong mamuhay na pinipiling maging takip-mata sa mga bagay na hindi naman tama. May kapangyarihan ang pag-imik, at isa ito sa nagdidikta ng ating pagkatao.
CRUZ, Marcie Ivanna V.
1ECO1, ELE-PPCT A13-1
Socrates is a gadfly.
-- This is a term I always see Socrates being referred to and I always wondered why that is. As I read the piece and searched for other texts, I stumbled upon one that dove a little into Socrates' life and why he is the way he is. His father was a sculptor of stone and his mother was a midwife, and as a child, Socrates grew up around the time of Pericles of Greece. Pericles ruled Greece and brought prosperity and started the "Golden Age of Greece". Contrary to this, Athens, where Socrates lived, had different ideals that pushed the gap between the rich and the poor. This lead him to have accusers and what we may call as "haters" in the modern era. Before the trial, as mentioned in the video, Socrates is a teacher, but what kind of teacher was he? Socrates, with his Socratic method, and as based off my previous philosophy professor, asked his students questions. That when his students answered, he asked more questions, and when his students would ask a question, well, he would answer with a question. With his method and his wit, he continued to be unbiased in helping form his students' perspectives and views on various topics. And with the information I've gathered from previous lessons on the matter and surfing the web, it helped build my understanding of the reading given to us.
RICAPLAZA, Jan Aeris P.
1COM3, ELE PPCT A2-1
“Mauunawaan kaya ng lubos ng kapuwa nating Filipino ang pilosopiyang itinuturo ni Sokrates, i.e., tumalima sa katarungan, kung walang laman ang kanilang tiyan?” Itong tanong na ito ang talagang napaisip ako. Humantong ako sa kasagutan na pinipili pa rin ng tao kung siya ay magiging makatarungan o hindi. Halimbawa na ang mga aktibistang nalalagi sa lansangan, o kahit mga trabahador na itinataas ang boses dahil sa mababang sahod. Kumakalam ang kanilang sikmura, pero pinipili pa rin nilang ipaglaban ang katarungan.
ESPIRITU, Hannah Karylle C.
1COM3
ELE A2-1
Just like Socrates, there have been so many individuals in our past, and in our present, who have served this world by upholding the truth and having the bravery to speak up about it. Even when most times their actions go unappreciated, or their lives having an unfortunate end because of it. Which is a scary and sad thought, that people truly would rather be blind and ignorant than face the harsh truth. People hate receiving criticism because they see it as a negative thing, when in reality we do it, we speak up, because we care, and because we genuinely want to make the situation better by sharing our knowledge of the truth.
Our world would arguably be a much better place if people were just able to open their minds on new ideas, instead of always seeing it as a threat and as a bad thing.
Althea Fatima C. Handang
ELE PPCT A13-1
In my opinion, It stresses critical thinking, presence of which is marked by Socrates who was known to challenge the existing society standards and ultimately was punished for it.
The Apology of Socrates captures the difficult struggle between Socrates, who tries to tell the truth, and the community that is not ready to accept it. As he stood up for the truth even if he was punished to do so, he still did it. Why? because he would rather die in truth than live his life with lies.
Socrates, the most intelligent being in Athens during his time said “All I know is I know nothing.” He highlighted the importance of dialogue, questioning, and continuous learning. The realization that the more we learn and see is the reason why we know so little. It is devastating that during his time, all that mattered was “kwarta” and not the truth.
Nevertheless, the importance that Socrates emphasized shows us the importance of knowing oneself and being true to yourself no matter what the consequences are.
BRIONES, Trinity Jean C
1COM1 - ELE PPCT A1-1
Bilib ako sa katangian ni Sokrates. Mula sa kaniyang personalidad, katapangan, at pagtindig niya sa katotohanan. Kahit na maraming may gusto na siya ay maglaho at humantong pa sa pag apologia niya dahil sa mga bintang, ipinagpatuloy niya ang kaniyang nasimulan.
“Basta’t meron pa akong hininga, basta’t meron pa ako, walang tigil akong mamimilosopiya..” ito ang katagang tumatak sa aking isipan mula kay Sokrates. Dahil para sa kaniya, kahit kapalit pa nito ang kalayaan niya, hinding-hindi siya titigil sa pamimilosopiya. Makikita na talagang pinapahalagahan niya ang pagkilatis sa isang tao ukol sa pananalita, aksyon, at kaalaman nito. Kung ako ang nasa kalagayan ni Sokrates, pipiliin at papanindigan ko rin ang tama na hindi lang makakatulong sa akin, pati na rin sa iba. Ngunit hindi ko masisikmura kung dadating sa punto na ihahabla rin ako ng mga tao. Talagang matapang na hiranap ni Sokrates ang pagsubok na ito.
Mahalaga talaga ang pagkilatis ng tao. Hindi lang dahil gusto natin sukatin ang kaalaman niya at iba pang bagay, pero dapat marunong pa rin tayo umusisa at maging alerto sa mga nakakasama natin. Halimbawa sa ating lipunan ngayon, na hindi naiiwasan ang mga pekeng tao o kaibigan, na minsan ay natatawag pa nating “snitch” o “backstabber”. Kung hindi tayo marunong tumingin at umusisa, mabibiktima tayo ng ganitong tao. Isang halimbawa pa tuwing eleksyon, kung hindi natin kikilatisin ang taong tumatakbo sa isang posisyon, hindi natin malalaman kung pasok ba ang credentials at background nito sa posisyon na tinakbo niya.
Para sa karagdagan, ang pagkakaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan ay konektado sa “criticism” sa ating lipunan ngayon. Hindi tayo perpektong tao, hindi lahat ay alam natin. Hindi maiiwasan na may magbibigay talaga ng criticism sa ating pagkatao, at dapat handa tayong tanggapin iyon. Ngunit mahalagang alamin muna kung talagang makakatulong ang criticism na iyon kapag tinanggap at hindi makakahila sa atin pababa. Matuto rin tayong suriin ang kanilang sinasabi.
MERCADO, Eugene Kate
ELE PPCT A13-1
Matapos unawain ang Apologia ni Socrates, I asked myself, "how am I any different from him?"
Socrates was "martyred" for speaking the truth and sharing the truth. The truth which meant to the judges and the society of Ancient Greece to deem as unconventional to their ways. But not only was Socrates aligning himself to his principled teachings, he was exposing the Sophists and so-called scholars of their classist behavior. Their condescending demeanor was sought out by Socrates, he became a threat to their wealth and power they left him sentenced to his death. Then again, I ask myself, how am I any different from Socrates? We are all far from similar to him but how are we any different?
We, ourselves, desire for the righteous moral upbringing and state as truth seekers and tellers yet when it comes to criticism towards our own being, we turn against it and defy the ideals of being just. So when I ask myself again how am I any different to Socrates, I would say that yes, we are very different. In fact, all of us are. Sa pagkakataong nag mamatigas tayong hindi lingunin ang katotohanan, onti onti tayong nilalamon ng pamumuhay na nakasuklob sa kasinungalingan.
Ngunit gaano katagal tayong mamumuhay sa ganitong facade kung saan pinipili lamang nating ang panahon kung kailan tayo magiging totoo? We have to choose whether to live a life in full truth or live lives where the truth only works for others and not ourselves?
Nabanggit sa video lecture ang tanong na ano ba ang imahenasyon natin ngayon ng buhay-na-angkop-sa-tao? Bilang mga Pilipino, likas na sa ating dumanas ng mundong mahirap. Dahil dito, mas pipiliin ng tao kung ano ang mas realistic, kung ano ang mas makakatulong sa kanilang pamumuhay at pagsusustento ng kani-kanilang pamilya. But who can blame them? Poverty as a third-world country is constantly overlooked by the corruption of government officials flowering the masses of empty promises. And when we aspire for change in politics, nothing ever happens as the people who do seek out the truth ay nawawalan ng laban sa mga may pera. This significant cycle bearing the trapo politicians mirrors the accusations of the jury during Socrates' time. During the time that we can and will advertise for the truth, our mouths are ripped off from our faces to prevent us from speaking up again.
People in power don't like it when people like us in the masses sharpen their minds through critical thinking because they begin to comment - to criticize. This all circles back to what Socrates faced back then, but this time we face it as mere truth seekers and speakers, learning his craft. With this, we should constantly re-evaluate ourselves if we are to commit to a life likened to Socrates' principles of truth and ask the question once again, "how am I any different from Socrates?" For a life in truth must be constant and never wearing.
PEREZ, Maria Hanna Erin R.
1COM-1, ELE PPCT A1-1
Before Socrates said all I know is i know nothing that idea is already in Solomon's wisdom
If you were to put it in a modern-day perspective, critical thinking has always been something most people lack. It seems that this way of thinking has always been deemed as something easy to achieve and yet, some, have yet to achieve it.
“All I know is that I know nothing,” a paradoxical statement that captures the essence of being human. Socrates is fully aware that he does not know all things despite him being deemed as the wisest person in the land by the Oracle of Delphi. While reading this text and watching the video, I realized that Socrates did not only say this statement for the sake of humility, but because he is conscious of the fact that he has yet to learn other things.
Another noteworthy part from the Apology of Socrates is his aversion to the art of persuasion. Just like what was pointed out in the video, the art of persuasion is used in commercials and advertising. However, this does not reveal the whole truth. For Socrates, he only acknowledges the truth and the whole truth.
Something that I have learned from the Apology of Socrates is that: A gadfly will always be seen as a nuisance to others. But to some, a gadfly is someone who will always test the status quo and question those around them. I think nowadays, in a world filled with misinformation and ruthless authorities, we should not conform to what is set and always question those around us. Questioning is not a bad thing-criticizing is not a bad thing. It is simply a way to make ourselves be hypervigilant and critical to the things around us.
FERNANDEZ, Soberien Kate F.
ELEA3-1
1JRN1
Like the citizens of Athens, who were easily deceived by the accusations against Socrates, we, too, have fallen prey to our modern-day doxa.
Even in present times, word still gets around pretty quickly; about who’s pregnant, who’s dating who, and whatnot. Especially in the Philippine context, there’s such a thing as “Marites” culture, which is basically just being nosy and spreading gossip or tsismis. However, with the rise of technological advancements, it has evolved into an even bigger issue-fake news, to be exact.
Fake news is precisely like tsismis but more harmful. Unlike the old-fashioned gossip that spreads through word of mouth, fake news occupies various social media platforms and websites, allowing it to circulate easier and faster. Not only is it masked to appear convincing and accurate, it also goes beyond the topic of other people’s lives, primarily politics and global phenomena, making it all the more harmful.
Although Socrates tells us to open our minds because we have many more things to learn, he also teaches us to look for the truth. Using the term “philosophizing with a hammer” by Friedrich Nietzsche, we must always be cautious and critical of the information we consume. It wouldn’t hurt to fact-check the stuff we see online. It takes just one minute to read a post and another to verify its credibility.
Chua, Janise Kathryn V.
ELE A2-1
1COM3
Sadyang tunay na ang pagsasabi ng katotohanan o pagbubukas ng panibang perspektibo ay madalas na tinitignan bilang pagtaliwas sa nakasanayan o simpleng pagtaliwas. Ipinaparating sa teksto at sa bidyong ito kung gaano kaimportante ang pagiging open-minded o pagiging bukas ng isip ng isang tao sa panibagong kaalaman at sa kung ano ang mga dulot nito.
Ang pagiging bukas sa panibagong kaalaman, ang nagdudulot kung bakit lumalawak ang ating pagiisip, sa pamamagitan rin nito tayo at nakakatuklas ng panibangong kaalaman. dahil sa teksto nabatid ko na madalas ang problema ay hindi sa kung ano ipinaparating, kundi sa kung handa ba ang iyong pararatingan. kapag hindi bukas ang pagiisip ng nais pagbahagian ay walang mangyayari. Katulad sa istorya ng buhay ni Sokrates, maari rin tayong lumabas na sama sa pamamagitan ng pasasabi ng totoo o simpleng paglalahad ng ating mga saloobin ukol sa mga bagay bagay.
Masasabi ko na hindi ang pagsasabi ng katotohanan at pagkakaroon ng mapanuring kaisipan ang mahirap kundi ang kung ano ang magiging resulta sa pagsasabi nito, kung ano ang magiging reaksyon o pagintindi ng ibang tao. dito na susububok kung ikaw ba ay tulad ni Sokrates na kahit ano pa man ang nangyayari ay patuloy parin na lumalaban para sa katotohanan.
Para kay Sokrates, ang tanong na mahalaga sa isang pagpapakatao ay tungkol sa katarungan. Sang-ayon ako kay Sokrates dito. Kung gusto nating maging mabuting tao, dapat nating tanungin ang ating sarili everytime na may gagawin tayo kung ito ba ay makatarungan o hindi. "Makatarungan ba o hindi ang kilos na ito?". Mahalaga ito sa pagpapayaman ng ating pagpapakatao. Mahalagang pagisipan muna ang gagawin bago ito gawin. Hindi ka maliligaw kung ang tanong mo lagi sa sarili mo ay "Makatarungan ba ito o hindi?".
-KAITLYN RYANNE RAZON CALIMBAS
1E4, ELE PPCT, E-PC-4
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The real enemy of Man isn't God but Man itself.
In contemporary society, especially in the Philippines, red tagging has been rampant. Any form of criticism and call for better governance has been considered an act of retaliation - an enemy of the state. Our ability to protest and speak for our beliefs is taken away. We seek reform, ask for changes, and question the roots of actions done in our society for one goal - a better society. However, just like Socrates, we are victimized by the people in power, spreading misinformation, disinformation, and fake news to destroy our freedom to ask, question, and rationalize. In the Apologia of Socrates, we see this act throughout the speech.
It is natural for man to be curious about the world. Constantly asking, seeking, and rationalizing concepts, events, and understandings are vital to our society's continuous progress and evolution. However, it shouldn't be surprising when people go against change and reject new beliefs, especially against what was considered the norm. As seen in the Apologia of Socrates, he questioned what the people believed in. He just asked what, how, and why these beliefs are the foundation of their principles and morals.
Nonetheless, the people did not answer; instead, they attacked Socrates for his questions. Yet he told the people he knew nothing and dared to ask questions. Furthermore, it is quite sad that Socrates deliberately said he isn't afraid of God but of the people. It shows how we ourselves are our greatest enemy towards change - towards a greater society. And as seen in the Philippines, we are repeating history over and over again.
Dahil sa apolohiya ni Sokrates ay namulat ako sa mga nangyayari noong unang panahon at kung papaano madaling maapektuhan ang imahe ng isang tao nang dahil lang sa mga haka haka. Sinasaad niya rin na huwag bigyang pansin ang kaniyang istilo sa pananalita ngunit pagtuonan ng pansin kung makatarungan ba ang kanyang sinasabi. Nabibigyan rin ng pagkakataon na magamit ni Sokrates ang kanyang lohikal na pagiisip sa pananalita niya.
Ashley Madeleine Lampa
1JRN3 | ELE PPCT A3-1
16:18 - 16:40 “Delikadong bisyo ang pakikinig lamang” “Pagka wala tayong mapunuring kaiisipan, naniniwala tayo sa sabi-sabi ng madla, (Doxa) Delikado ito.”
I agree with Socrates on the Importance of seeking the truth. Given the current circumstances, Our past elections have often led to the selection of ineffective leaders, resulting in widespread corruption, abuse of power, and other detrimental outcomes. As we approach the upcoming election, we must not just attend rallies and absorb their propaganda. We must delve deeper into the candidates’ backgrounds and history to avoid repeating past mistakes. Dahil ang boto mo, ay hindi lang bastang boto. Ito ay Buhay mo, at buhay ng mamayanan. You’re old enough to think, vote, and be rational.