School of Athens
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino
Ancient Narratives: Philosophical Ideas
and Lives
The ancient philosophers, ranging from Socrates and Plato to Aristotle and beyond, offered diverse and often contrasting perspectives on fundamental questions of existence, ethics, and knowledge. Socrates emphasized self-examination and moral integrity, Plato delved into metaphysical realms through his theory of Forms, while Aristotle laid the groundwork for empirical inquiry and logic. Despite their differences, their philosophies collectively laid the foundation for Western thought, inspiring countless debates and inquiries into the nature of reality and the human condition.
Ἡ φιλοσοφία μου τῆς ζωῆς ἀντικατοπτρίζει τὴν πεποίθηση ὅτι ἡ ἐυδαιμονία καὶ ἡ τελειότητα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπιτυγχάνονται μέσω τῆς ἐνάρετης ζωῆς καὶ τῆς λογικῆς σκέψης, ἐπιδιώκοντας ἀεί τὴν μεσότητα μεταξὺ τῶν ἄκρων. Πιστεύω ἐπίσης ὅτι ὁ ἄνθρωπος εἶναι ζῷον πολιτικόν, ζῶν ἐν στενῇ σχέσει μετὰ τῆς κοινότητος καὶ τῆς πολιτείας, ἀναζητῶν τὸ κοινὸν ἀγαθόν.
My philosophy of life reflects the belief that happiness and human perfection are achieved through a virtuous life and rational thought, always seeking the mean between extremes. I also believe that man is
a political animal, living in close relation with the community and the state, in pursuit of the common good.
Ἐν τῇ ζήτηση τῆς ἀληθείας καὶ τῆς ἀρετῆς, ἡ φιλοσοφία μου διδάσκει ὅτι ἡ ἀληθινὴ γνῶσις ἐστὶ προϋπόθεσις γιὰ τὴν δικαιοσύνη καὶ τὴν εὐδαιμονία ἐν τῇ πολιτείᾳ. Μέσω τῆς διαλεκτικῆς μεθόδου, ἐρευνῶμεν τὰς ἰδέας περὶ τὸ Ἀγαθὸν καὶ τὴν τελειότητα τῆς ψυχῆς, ἀναζητῶντας τὴν ἐπιστήμην καὶ τὴν σοφίαν.
In the pursuit of truth and virtue, my philosophy teaches that true knowledge is a prerequisite for justice and happiness within the state. Through the dialectical method, we explore the ideas of the Good and the perfection of the soul, seeking knowledge and wisdom.
"الفلسفة، في جوهرها، هي السعي الدائم نحو الفهم العميق للواقع والمبادئ التي تحكم الوجود والسلوك الإنساني، تلك الرحلة التي لا تتوقف عند حدود العلم والدين فقط بل تتجاوزها إلى أعماق الفكر الإنساني." "هي عملية مستمرة من التساؤل والتفكير النقدي، تدعونا لتجاوز ما هو مألوف ومعطى، وتسعى لإيجاد الجسور بين الأفكار المتنوعة، مانحةً إيانا القدرة على رؤية العالم من منظورات جديدة وأعمق."
Philosophy serves as the vessel through which we navigate the complex waters of existence, employing reason as our compass to explore the myriad questions that define our reality. It is the pursuit of wisdom that challenges us to critically examine our beliefs, values, and the world around us, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the intricate tapestry of life.
Ἡ φιλοσοφία μου ὑποστηρίζει ὅτι ἡ ἀναζήτηση τῆς ἀληθείας μέσω τῆς λογικῆς καὶ τῆς ἐπιστημονικῆς μεθόδου ἐίναι ἡ ὑψηλότερη μορφή τῆς ἀνθρώπινης δραστηριότητας, καὶ ὅτι ἡ ἐκπαίδευση καὶ ἡ κριτικὴ σκέψη εἶναι καθοριστικῆς σημασίας γιὰ τὴν προώθηση τῆς ἀτομικῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ τῆς κοινωνικῆς προόδου. Πίστευα ἐπίσης ὅτι ἡ γυναίκα ἔχει ἴσο δικαίωμα στὴν πνευματικὴ ἀνέλιξη καὶ τὴν συμμετοχή στὴν ἐπιστημονικὴ καὶ φιλοσοφικὴ κοινότητα, ὑπογραμμίζοντας τὴν ἀνάγκη γιὰ ἴση μεταχείριση καὶ ἀναγνώριση τῶν γυναικείων ἐπιτευγμάτων.
My philosophy asserts that the pursuit of truth through logic and the scientific method is the highest form of human activity, and that education and critical thinking are crucial for promoting individual liberty and social progress. I also believed that women have an equal right to intellectual development and participation in the scientific and philosophical community, emphasizing the need for equal treatment and recognition of women's achievements.