The Oracle of Delphi | Genius of the Ancient World
Socrates agreed with the godly prophecy that he was the wisest of men, as he was willing to admit his limitations unlike his contemporaries.
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Socrates, youth and beauty | Genius of the Ancient World
Many young men took to Socrates, who preached that the beauty of the mind is superior to that of the body.
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Pre-Socratic's | Genius of the Ancient World
Before Socrates, tradition was being challenged by rational debate and scientific thought.