The Ancients: Socrates

A lecture on the life and importance of Socrates delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College on 2/15/18.

[joshuaschmude]

I really love these lectures. I like the ones on language too. The way the information is presented is perfect! Lots of humor throughout the lecture makes for a truly enjoyable listening experience.

[stevenajao]

I listen to this lecture at least once a month. Thank you for uploading it.

[emilegeorge]

Greatest lecture about Socrates ever. Now i really understand why he was such an amazing thinker and fascinating person.

[BrianJohnson-ntmo]

Thank you for posting these classes.  For an old kodger living in a shack in the woods they are wonderful.

[ruygranja]

This must be the most inspiring lecture I ever met on YouTube. Today is the 5th or 6th time that I take it full of joy. It has the ability to invade us with a strange sense of peace and wisdom.

[JustinMBailey]

This lecture was a nice reminder why you’re awesome Wes.

[grstett]

Listening to this April 10 2020 during Covid-19 pandemic. Social distancing, country shut down.

[visarbilali]

We’re so used in people giving us answers, that’s why we are surprised when sb asks only questions. LOVE SOCRATES

[MaserekaEric-cvdt]

I am inspired by my grandfather's wisdom. I will live by his legacy.

[Kumite_Champ]

I’m learning so much from these lectures. It’s like I’ve found gold or something. Thank you for posting these!

[elenacassandracastorpollux]

They vilified him a lot and because they could not prove him wrong, they mocked him about his appearance. This is a recurrent item in the history of mankind.

[Drebin]

I knew i agreed with Socrates teachings before, but I didn't realize how similar my philosophical views are to his. I believe to think and live like Socrates is the most legitimate and virtuous way to live life.

[JCRobbinsGuitar]

You sound like a young Michael Sugrue.
I can listen to classical thought all day.
Thank You !

[ralitzaortman]

This is knowledge I never thought I needed. Thank You Very MUCH.

[nateellenberger]

I wanted to learn more about I found it with this lecture. Thank you for posting and for the great lecture.

[alija]

Excellent lecture, as usual. Thanks Wes.

[-JDM--]

The 61 dislikes are all the Sophists that Socrates demolished in debate

[alija]

I would love to watch a movie about Socrates the way you described him :)

[eamestv]

Brilliantly done. Very spiritual. The beginning was hysterical. Smart and funny man.
Thank you, time well spent.

[paideia-eu]

Thank you, my great and noble friend, you have done truly well, compared with many others, although there are great and much more to Socrates and Plato; but this presentation is much closer and more precise than many other lecturers and philosophers. altc