Why Socrates Feared Democracy: The Philosopher's Warning to the Modern World

Curious why Socrates, one of history's greatest philosophers, was critical of democracy? In this thought-provoking video, we dive deep into his concerns about uninformed voters and the rise of demagogues, exploring why he believed democracy could lead to dangerous consequences. Despite democracy’s celebrated origins in Ancient Athens, Socrates had a different take—one that still holds relevance today. From his comparison of democracy to a ship needing skilled leadership, to his warnings about uneducated voting, we’ll break down Socrates' views on this influential system of government. ✅ Learn more tips and methods about revving up your brain power below: 👉 bit.ly/geniuswaveoriginal2024 #socrates #plato #democracy #ancientgreece #philosophy #politicalphilosophy #therepublic #athens #greekphilosophy #governance #philosophicaldebate 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 🔔 Please subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/distinctwonder ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedistincq

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