"Excuse me, is you say'n something? Nu-uh, you can't tell me nothing." Kanye West is one of the most controversial figures in pop culture. His lyrics and his actions seem to go against all popular ideas and poke fun at the establishment as well. This quote sums up his philosophy on receiving knowledge. Kanye's idea of not buying in to what everyone else thinks as true parallels that of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.
Socrates dedicated his life to studying the human condition and debating with others on how one should live their life.
He reputedly challenged those in power in an attempt to make them look foolish and always went against the norm. In Kanye's first two albums ; college dropout and late registration, he insults those who go to college. He discusses how much money people spend on there education and states that it isn't worth it with lyrics like, "look at the valedictorian, scared of the future while I hop in the dolorian."
The views of both Kanye and Socrates were seen as very controversial. As a result of Socrates persistent questioning the figures in power became very upset. Eventually they chose to kill him. On the other hand Kanye is viewed negatively by many figures in power because of his lyrics and his actions in public which reflect his beliefs on life. The comparison between these two philosophers are very evident. Kanye must be the modern day Socrates.
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