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A 6 page paper which examines how these individuals present two radically diverse opinions of the Greek philosopher in Aristophanes’ “The Clouds” and in Plato’s “Apology” and “Crito.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Athens in 469 B.C., but even that is subject to dispute among historians and his appetite for philosophical pursuits was purportedly whetted by the famed Greek teacher, Anaxagoras (Taylor 5).
Although he attempted to embrace a conventional vocation and briefly followed in his fathers footsteps by becoming a stonemason, some speculate that Socrates took to the streets to practice
his unique variety of philosophical inquiry to escape his rather shrewish wife, Xanthippe, and the domestic responsibilities of raising three sons (Taylor 5). Soon, his radical teaching style attracted
the attention of several young Athenian males, including his most famous pupil, Plato. However, not everyone was enamored of Socrates. The most popular playwright of the time was
Aristophanes and his portrayal of Socrates in his satirical comedy, The Clouds, as anything but flattering. For those who are unfamiliar with the plot, The Clouds, which was written in
approximately 422 B.C., involves the elderly Strepsiades, who desires to, in essence, brainwash his gambling son Phidippides by sending him to the Thoughtery, a school of philosophy created by the
Sophists. Their methods were unconventional and appeared to be completely devoid of anything remotely logic and are more about turning a profit than seeking knowledge. The schools headmaster
was Socrates, and Strepsiades hopes that Phidippides will be able to apply what he learns to talk himself out of trouble with the law and with his creditors, if necessary.
The character of Socrates, as seen through the eyes of Aristophanes, is an egotistical quack philosopher who appears to be seduced by the sound of his own voice.
He is presented as a caricature, a pseudo-intellectual "preoccupied with ridiculous and trivial speculation" (ORegan 35). When Strepsiades makes an impromptu visit to the Thoughtery, to see just what
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