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Feb 2025
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Socrates' "Mirror For The Mind" Will Tra...

JON BROOKS
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Send us a text What if another person could act as a mirror for your mind? In this thought-provoking conversation with philosopher Donald Robertson we delve into Socrates' timeless insights on wisdom, self-awareness, and the art of questioning. Discover how Socrates used deep dialogue to uncover life’s most fundamental truths and what he meant by an eye tha ... Show More
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