[cornelis]

Thanks for the flag.

“Philosophy is essentially not possession of the truth, but quest for the truth,” according to Strauss; he exhorts impulsive thinkers not to philosophical certainty, but to the philosopher’s moderate self-control. Against the religious dogmatism of these intellectuals, he juxtaposed the uncertain wisdom of Socrates: The true philosopher knows that he knows nothing.

Socrates actually goes one step further. Although he denied that he had the knowledge he needed and desired, he was a true philosopher because in his ignorance he made himself dependent one those who did know.

[cornelis]

dependent one on

[beckett]

Although he denied that he had the knowledge he needed and desired, he was a true philosopher because in his ignorance he made himself dependent one those who did know.

He never stood on ceremony, did he? Or let pride block his path. That is a lesson I need constant reminding of. I can get very sharp and pompous at times, and so miss a chance to learn.

[beckett]

Did you guys take this little test to evaluate your affinities to various moral philosophies?

My results, HERE, are pretty much in line with what I might have expected, although I suppose Bentham's rank above Plato comes as a small surprise.

Try it out. I'd like to see how you come out.