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Fiction
Therefore, Socrates is a Philosopher
Guy Bennett-Hunter wonders if the father of Western philosophy is a philosopher.
Professor Black: Welcome to the Philosophy Department, Mr Socrates. Please, take a seat. I’m Professor Black, Head of Department. Do you use a title?
Socrates: ‘Socrates’ is fine.
Professor Black: Very well, Socrates.
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