In their discussions and explorations of what it is that makes a person a good human being, Socrates and Confucius value many of the same traits. ... In addition Socrates would have his philosophers free of emotional attachments to any person. ... Therefore when he is on a battlefield the effect would be opposite than what Socrates intended. ... It is an inherent trait in all animals to show attachment to one of their tribe, flock, herd or school. the guardians and philosophers of Socrates are devoid of that attachment. ... Because the philosophers must stick to their dealings of their own cl...

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Descartes has often been compared and associated with Socrates in terms of their knowledge and beliefs. ... Socrates believed he knew nothing despite being a very sociable and intelligent man although he did in fact have values. ...

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A court for the crime of explaining his ideas, for instance, sentenced Socrates, to death. ... After notable minds of the Ancient World such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, by modernist standards, original thinking ceased for many centuries. ...

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