The Socratic Problem

The Socratic Problem
"The Socratic Problem" is a story by Elizabeth Evershed in the anthology Tales of the City edited by Philip Purser-Hallard for Obverse Books. As with all stories in this anthology, this story deals with unique aspects of the City, in this case the shape of academia within the City and the way the amalgamated community views and appreciates figures of historical importance.

Synopsis
Who better to fill an empty chair at a university than the Father of Philosophy himself Socrates?

Where's the problem?

Why shouldn't he be allowed to attend other lectures at the university?

Where's the problem?

Why shouldn't he be allowed to ask questions of his peers?

Where's the problem?

So what if he's (probably) a Remake and (more then likely) a letcherous drunk?

Where's the problem?

Who exactly is going to solve this Socratic Problem?