Socrates’ Fundamental Principles

These are the basic principles of socrates philosophy. I think they are simple yet complete. They embody the spirt of what is good in all mordern religions. Impressive.

• We must always act on the basis of good reasons and good reasoning,
  not out of fear, mere self-interest, etc.
  • We value the opinions of those who know, not the many (hoi
    polloi).
  • The principles on which we rely must stand the tests of time
    and change of circumstances, and the conclusions we draw from them
    must be ones to which we can be constantly faithful.
• It is not enough to live; we must live well, i.e. nobly and justly.
• We must never do wrong willingly, even in requital.
• We must always keep our agreements, provided they are just.