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Feb 2025
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How Did Socrates Become So Wise?

JON BROOKS
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Send us a text In this lesson, renowned Stoicism writer and philosopher Donald Robertson and Jon Brooks reflect on the unique personality of Socrates and his profound love for humanity. Donald compares Socrates to modern-day creative icons, such as Jimi Hendrix, to illustrate his total immersion in philosophy as a way of life. Discover how Socrates' daily ... Show More
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