An unexamined life is not worth living (Socrates)

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Introspection

A Socratic Method which carefully examines one's thought and emotions to gain self-knowledge

Virtuous

An individual person can achieve a meaningful and happy life through this and by also knowing the value of himself.

Body

As long as soul is tied to this the quest for wisdom is inhibited by imperfection of the physical realm where it wanders and is confused

Immortal soul

Every human possesses this that survives the physical body`

Reason

It is the soul's tool to achieve the exalted state (wisdom and perfection)

Self

Must begin with this which is the source of knowledge and significance

Unexamined life

Not worth living

Socrates

Philosopher of an unexamined life is not worth living who's first to focus on the full power of reason on the human self

Examined Life

Socrates suggested to have this together with a life of PURPOSE and VALUE

Physical Realm, Ideal Realm

Two dichotomous Realms that can be found in Reality

Physical Realms

are changeable, transient, and imperfect (ex. Physical world and body)

Ideal Realms

are unchanging, eternal, and immortal (ex. Intellectual, essence of the Universe, Concepts (truth), goodness, beauty, and SOUL)

Self

is synonymous with the soul

Soul

it is the essence of the self which has an immortal entity that strives for wisdom and perfection


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