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This tool will help improve your critical thinking - Erick Wilberding
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Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought,
was on trial.
Many Athenians believed he was a dangerous enemy of the state,
accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth
and refusing to recognize their gods.
However, Socrates wasn’t feared for claiming to have all the answers,
but rather, for asking too many questions.
While he loathed formal lectures,
the philosopher frequently engaged friends and strangers
in lengthy conversations about morality and society.
These discussions weren’t debates, nor would Socrates offer explicit advice.
In fact, the philosopher often claimed to know nothing at all,
responding to his partner's answers only with further questions.
But through this process, Socrates probed their logic,
revealing its flaws and helping both parties reach a more robust understanding.
These insightful questions made Socrates beloved by his followers.
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