Socrates, born in Athens, 469 BC was
a very social man. Born to his father, a sculptor, Socrates grew up to be just
like him, shaping and sculpting people’s minds in philosophy. Being the very
social guy he was, no one could pass him without having a conversation with
him. He was a teacher, and had many students who were influenced by him, like
Plato. During his younger years, he served as an armed foot soldier. In around
400 B.C., Socrates was accused and found guilty of crime. His charges including
corruption of young people, and so on. “Condemned by drinking poison, he stood
before the jury as a man who had fulfilled his destiny; he knew more than his
fellow citizens who only thought that they knew, but who in reality did not
know anything either” (Journey through philosophy, Pg. 39).
Both
Socrates and his prodigy, Plato, believe in there being something higher, and
out of this universe. What we do in our life is a reflection on a higher
version, or higher being than ourselves. Socrates believed we should to the
best of our ability, try to get back to our original form, and with our
creator. Once we bring it back to the beginning, to our Creator, we can find
good, and great achievement (Diarmaid MacCulloch, 2012). This contributes to
the Christian faith because it is bringing everything that we do, and offering
it right back to God, the higher being. Christians believe in and serve God
with all of their beings. Socrates points out that when we believe in the
something higher, and go back to our Creator, life is made better, and good
will come, just like the grace of God.
