Exploring Ancient Greek Philosophies

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According to Socrates, what is the highest form of human excellence?

  • Living a virtuous life
  • Questioning oneself and others (correct)
  • Knowing oneself completely
  • Examining one's life

What did Socrates mean by the phrase 'An unexamined life is not worth living'?

  • A life without virtue is meaningless
  • A life without knowledge is meaningless
  • A life without purpose is meaningless
  • A life without self-awareness is meaningless (correct)

What does the phrase 'live but die inside' mean according to Socrates?

  • To live without achieving one's goals
  • To live without fulfilling one's desires
  • To live without experiencing joy
  • To live without self-reflection (correct)

What is the main message of the ancient Greek inscription 'know thyself'?

<p>To encourage people to understand themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of saving our souls for the afterlife according to Socrates?

<p>To be fully aware of who we are (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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