Protagoras: Man as the Measure | Philosophy Breakdown

Protagoras: Man as the Measure | Philosophy Breakdown

Unearth the fascinating ideas of Protagoras, a pioneering figure of ancient Greek philosophy, often labeled as the first humanist. Dive deep into the world of Sophism in this episode of our Philosophy Breakdown series.

Protagoras is known for his profound belief in human-centric perspectives. 'Man is the measure of all things,' he declared, emphasizing the importance of individual perception in interpreting the world around us. In this video, we uncover the meaning behind this influential phrase, its importance in Protagoras' philosophy, and how it echoes through centuries of philosophical thought.

The legacy of Protagoras reaches far and wide, from influencing the rhetorical techniques of Ancient Greece to informing modern understanding of relativism. Despite the controversy surrounding his ideas, Protagoras made significant contributions to epistemology and education that continue to impact our world today.

At Nocturnity, we strive to unravel complex philosophical concepts and present them in a relatable manner. The Philosophy Breakdown series aims to make philosophy more accessible, fostering a space for intellectual curiosity and life-long learning. Connect with Protagoras' principles and explore how they align with our channel's philosophy.

Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast, student, or just curious, this video provides a unique exploration of Protagorean philosophy.

[paulgill-cuiz]

i'm new to the laptop world, what have i been missing, watching analogue. always enjoy popping in. keep_up the good work.

[stewartthomas]

Faith murdered Truth and lied about it.
Faith offers many, many, many words, concealing Truth.
Truth needs focus and quiet, be still and know that I Am within, personal experience.
Mathew 23: 13, 14, 15.
Hypatia " Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, miracles as poetic fantasy. To teach superstitions as truth is a most terrible thing "
Mathew 7 : 23 those that have only the words of Faith, never personally experienced the God/Self Within.
Pythagoras " No one is free who has not obtained the Empire of Himself "
Plotinus " Withdraw into Yourself and look "
Plato shared with us wisdom he learnt from Egypt, wisdom that was a death sentence in Greece, Rome ( Christianity) .. Pythagoras, Socrates and Hypatia of Alexandria.
Plato in his dialogue " The Republic " tells the allegory of " The Cave "
Plato starts by telling us of prisoners being held in a sort of underground den, let us examine this den via the geometry of Bernhard Riemann and Felix Klein .. Klein bottle .. 3rd and 4th dimensions.
Plato tells us that the prisoners are bound up unable to move their heads, let us examine this bondage via the psychology of Erich Fromm .. socialisation of consciousness .. aware-unaware.
Plato tells us that the prisoners mistake shadows for substance, let us examine this mistake via the philosophy of Thales and Kant .. synthetic a priori .. not thing in itself. Words.
Plato tells us that one of the prisoners is released, let us examine this release via the instructions given by T.Lobsang Rampa .. stilling the mind - seek first the Kingdom of God/Self Within .. conscious astral travel - leaving the cave/body.
Plato tells us that the prisoners will reject this release, let us examine this rejection via the psychological effects of Stockholm syndrome .. Plato quotes Homer " Better to be a poor man, and have a poor master, and endure anything, than to think and live after their manner "
Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.
If these releases don't work for you, it is because you are working with a faulty mechanism. The homo sapien is very faulty, designed for this age of Kali ( destruction) have patience, keep trying.

[thomasvieth]

Did the narrator have to turn his page every few sentences? That's bad production quality.

[thevulture]

The KJV Bible is mathematically encoded.

[heliosthesungod]

great video man 🔥 ἓν τὸ πᾶν :: en to pan :: all is one