Socrates Between Learning and Teaching Philosophy

The reflection on learning and teaching philosophy comes from first-person experiences, which, with a view to Socrates, tries to justify a meaningful methodological approach. Starting from the Delphic oracle, Socrates explains his method of searching for truth, which, according to Platonic teaching, is hidden within the consciousness of each individual. The realization of one's own knowledge-ignorance and thus cognitive humility guides the basic direction of the Socratic dialogue. But the fact that we embarrass the interlocutor, where in the end she has to admit her own ignorance, does not guarantee truth. A step forward is needed, which reveals the truth. In this case, as was the case with Socrates, the methodology must be clearly defined and the standards of philosophical dialogue must be accepted to avoid the difficulties arising from inconsistent attitudes or beliefs. At the same time, we must be aware that this activity is aimed at transforming life, at achieving virtue through the knowledge of what virtue is. But learning and teaching philosophy can be dangerous in the ordinary world, the best example of which is Socrates himself.