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According to Socrates, what is the highest form of human excellence?
According to Socrates, what is the highest form of human excellence?
- To understand one's long-standing mission
- To save our souls for the afterlife
- To question oneself and others (correct)
- To be fully aware of who we are and the virtues that come with it
What phrase has been used to encourage people in a search to understand self since an ancient Greek inscription?
What phrase has been used to encourage people in a search to understand self since an ancient Greek inscription?
- Live but die inside
- Know thyself (correct)
- Save our souls for the afterlife
- Question everything
According to Socrates, what is the worst thing that can happen to anyone?
According to Socrates, what is the worst thing that can happen to anyone?
- To live but die inside (correct)
- To understand one's long-standing mission
- To save our souls for the afterlife
- To question oneself and others
What does Socrates believe is necessary to save our souls for the afterlife?
What does Socrates believe is necessary to save our souls for the afterlife?
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What did Socrates believe is the purpose of understanding oneself?
What did Socrates believe is the purpose of understanding oneself?
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Socratic Philosophy
- The highest form of human excellence, according to Socrates, is wisdom.
- The phrase "Know Thyself" (Γνωθι Σαυτόν) has been used to encourage people to search for self-understanding since an ancient Greek inscription.
- According to Socrates, the worst thing that can happen to anyone is ignorance of oneself.
- Socrates believes that self-examination is necessary to save our souls for the afterlife.
- Socrates believed that the purpose of understanding oneself is to achieve true wisdom.
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