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So, according to socrates, the philosopher's mission is to engage in relentless pursuit of wisdom, knowledge and the truth about the nature of reality and the human condition.
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He believed this mission involves several key elements like the first one is self -examination.
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So, socrates emphasized the importance of self -examination which he famously expressed as know thyself.
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So, he believed that individuals should critically examine their own beliefs, values and actions to gain self -awareness and improve their moral character.
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The second one is questioning and dialogue.
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So, socrates saw philosophical inquiry as a process of questioning and engaging in dialogue with others.
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He believed that through open and honest questioning, people would uncover the truth and gain deeper understanding of important concepts like justice, virtue and good life.
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Then the third one would be rejecting ignorance...