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the only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing

socrates

who was he?

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why him?

I chose socrates because he's one of the most popular ethical and logical philosophers of his time, he has quotes that can really be applied to anyone throughout time, and his aim was not to control peoples ideas, but inspire original thought through his work. â€‹

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He's also considered "the father of western philosophy" because he created a foundation for western philosophy as a whole. 

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interesting fact

interesting fact about socrates: he died from hemlock poisoning, which is ironic because the foundation for his work was built of speaking about being morally correct and ethical, treating others with respect and integrity and walking in their shoes. Hemlock poisoning is from a toxic plant, and spreads its poison through ingestion of the plant or its leaves. He was arrested and given the death sentence for "corrupting the youth". Who would want socrates dead?

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