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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?

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?

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?

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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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Explore the concept of self from multiple perspectives in this thought-provoking quiz. Delve into the insights of great philosophers and uncover the various dimensions of human existence. Test your understanding and expand your knowledge on the nature of being human. Challenge yourself to know thyself.