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The Quest for Self

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

Knowing oneself

Living a virtuous life

Questioning oneself and others (correct)

Understanding the nature of being human

What is the meaning behind Socrates' famous phrase 'An unexamined life is not worth living'?

Living without understanding the nature of being human is meaningless

Living without self-awareness is meaningless

Living without questioning others is meaningless

Living without examining one's actions is meaningless (correct)

Why did Socrates believe it is important to 'know thyself'?

To understand the virtues that come with self-awareness (correct)

To live a meaningful life

To save our souls for the afterlife

To understand the nature of being human

What is the main focus of philosophers when it comes to the nature of the self?

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What is the purpose of the phrase 'Know thyself' according to the ancient Greek inscription mentioned in the text?

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The Quest for Self

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Questions and Answers

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

What is the meaning behind Socrates' famous phrase 'An unexamined life is not worth living'?

Why did Socrates believe it is important to 'know thyself'?

What is the main focus of philosophers when it comes to the nature of the self?

What is the purpose of the phrase 'Know thyself' according to the ancient Greek inscription mentioned in the text?

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