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Father of Philosophy Socrates

Humanities ScholarGRBC 470 — BC 399

Great philosopher of ancient Athens whose ideas laid the foundations of Western philosophy, trained numerous disciples, and profoundly influenced Western thought.

“The only clear thing I know is simply the fact that I myself know nothing.”

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Quote

“The only clear thing I know is simply the fact that I myself know nothing.”

Greeting

“I know that I know nothing.”
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
“To know thyself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

Roll Call

“I am ready for dialogue.”
“Questions are my only weapon.”
“Let us begin the midwifery of truth.”

Deploy

“Lift the veil of ignorance!”
“Open the battlefield with questions!”
“Shine the light of knowledge into the enemy lines!”

Victory

“The only good is knowledge; the only evil is ignorance.”
“More precious than victory is what we learned along the way.”
“Truth has simply proven itself.”

Draw

“If no conclusion is reached, then we have not asked enough questions.”
“Very well — let us ask again from the beginning.”
“The only thing certain is that nothing is yet certain.”

Defeat

“An unjust law is still a law. I accept the outcome.”
“I will drink the hemlock, but I will not abandon my convictions.”
“If defeat reveals our ignorance, then it too is a lesson.”

Strike

“Do you truly know what you claim to know?!”
“Cut through ignorance with the blade of argument!”
“Before truth, no falsehood can stand!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Peak intellect and reflection combined with extreme courage formed a martyrdom-type intellectual who completed his philosophy through death. High temperance and humility coexisted with charismatic charm to create cross-class influence, while his balance between individual soul-searching and civic virtue laid the foundation for Western ethics.

Core Abilities

Command
55
Martial
57
Intellect
97
Charm
85

Inner Virtues

Temperance
92
Diligence
84
Reflection
98
Courage
95

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
70
Benevolence
78
Fairness
90
Humility
88

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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