He proudly believed that he could eradicate evil and that an example of virtue could allow his disciple to apply it himself: I have, as far as I'm concerned, no knowledge that I could impart and could serve that man. However, I believed that by living with him, I could make him better.
Explanation:
Socrates, though not attaching great importance to his work, made philosophy a true science and model of living, and made philosophy a practical knowledge.
He emphasized the importance of continuous learning, beginning with the application of knowledge that is constantly being improved.
He fought against intellectualism as a sterile act, as a Utopian activity. Socrates' philosophy is a philosophy of morality - he established ethics.
