I hаνе tο write a socratic dialogue аnd I hаνе nο thουght whеrе tο ѕtаrt. It wουld bе greatly appreciated іf somebody сουld write one fοr mе аѕ аn example tο follow. Thank уου!
I hаνе tο write a socratic dialogue аnd I hаνе nο thουght whеrе tο ѕtаrt. It wουld bе greatly appreciated іf somebody сουld write one fοr mе аѕ аn example tο follow. Thank уου!
Tell me, Socrates, how can I become a farmer?
But, my dear Agathon, you do not know the art of farming?
No, by Zeus, Socrates, you know that I live in Athens and I am a city dweller.
Yet, my dear Agathon, I am sure you know about the seasons?
By Herakles, Socrates, of course I know about the seasons.
Well then, my friend, you know when is the excellent season to sow seeds? And you also know about seeds?
Yes indeed, I know about seeds and I know we sow seeds in spring.
Well, do you know something about soil?
Of course, by Ares, I know about soil, a modest.
Do you reckon that you must plant the seeds in a wet soil or a dry soil?
Hahaha, Socrates, you are pulling my leg. Of course, I know about that one: I need a wet soil.
You’re right, Agathon, you need a wet soil. And what do you reckon happens after you have planted the seeds?
Well, I keep watering the soil, Socrates. Yes, I reckon that this is it.
This is it, my friend. And later, what will you have to do?
Later? I will check what happens, Socrates, and in fact, I reckon that I will see seedlings.
Then, my dear Agathon, why do you question me how to be a farmer?
Do not you see, my friend, that you have all the aptitudes to be a farmer?
By Zeus, Socrates, you are really something!!! I did not know I knew so much about farming!
(Adapted by me from Xenophon)