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    Socrates: Wisdom Through Questioning

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    Explore the revolutionary life and enduring wisdom of Socrates, from his method of questioning to his trial and execution, revealing how this 'gadfly' of Athens transformed philosophy and left lessons that still resonate today.

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    The unexamined life is not worth living. Wisdom isn't something we acquire from outside, but something we uncover within ourselves by recognizing the limits of our knowledge.

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