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Feb 2025
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How Did Socrates Become So Wise?

JON BROOKS
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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 practices, charisma, and relentless pursuit of wisdom made him an unparalleled figure in ancient Greece and beyond.

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