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