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According to Socrates, what is the meaning of the phrase 'Know thyself'?
To attain knowledge of oneself through dialogue
What did Socrates believe about the nature of knowledge?
It is inherent in an individual
What did Socrates focus on with the full power of reason?
The human self
What did Socrates believe about the existence of an immortal soul?
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When did Socrates explore the subject of immortality?
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Which philosopher spearheaded Neoplatonism?
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Who integrated the philosophical concepts of Plato with the tenets of Christianity?
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What did St. Augustine believe about the relationship between Platonism and Christianity?
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What did Plato's vision of the eternal realm of the Forms become in Augustine's philosophy?
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What did Plato's vision of immortal souls striving to achieve union with the eternal realm become in Augustine's philosophy?
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