The Modern Socrates

Socrates. One of the earliest philosophers who have shaped the way humankind thinks for millennia. His methods were undoubtedly unique. He would question, question and question, but he would not seek for answers for himself, but for the other to find the answer in themselves. But he would also teach others. Not about what Socrates was questioning, but the method. He would inspire his followers and the audience to do the same with their lives and search if they are living by truth.

Now the question is if there is any modern day Socrates. Sure there are people that use his method of questioning others to bring about knowledge in the others. Some say Michael Moore can be thought as one. He asks questions to uncover what he wants to find in his movies. But in the end, isn’t what he is trying to do simply to sell his movies? He has an audience and a political perspective to match the audience. While he may ask questions, the audience has to ask if his movies and shots are showing the entirety or just focusing on what he wants to show us. Instead, the audience is usually those that agree with him. He may show something in a different light, but in the end, it’s his political perspective. Who knows what the truth is?

Now the problem becomes, is there any modern day Socrates? Is there anyone who asks questions to bring about knowledge in those who think they know the answers? I think that there is not a single person right now who can truly be labeled as a Socrates. No one seeks the truth without bias as he had done millennia ago.