13 - Beginning to Read the Originals

The Almost Forgotten: Whatever was left out until now.

[In Process: (1) Start Reading; (2) More Proofs of God; and (3) Spinoza]
  

Beginning to Read the Originals: 

(1) Ancient:  
"The Apologia" by Socrates
 This begins Western Philosophy
He is charged with (a) being an atheist, 
and (b) corrupting the youth. 
He refutes both but still receives 
the death penalty from the jury 
of 500.  
For the past 2500 years, Socrates 
has been considered the real 
winner of the arguments. 
Can you find what he argued? 

(2)   Modern: 
Meditations on First Philosophy, Rene Descartes
He begins the Modern era. 
He writes beautifully. 
He proves that he exists, 
God exists, and that the 
world exists.  
He accepts St. Anselm's 
argument that God is good. 

(3)  Twentieth Century: 
 Man's Search for Meaning, Frankl
Where do we find meaning when we 
have lost everything?
He was in a Nazi work camp.  
Powerfully written.