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John Davies' "Nosce Teipsum: of Human Knowledge"

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The Paradox of Human Knowledge

This chapter presents a complex poem examining human knowledge and self-understanding, revealing the tensions between wisdom and folly. It artfully connects biblical stories and classical references, highlighting the tragic irony of mankind's condition as both noble and pitiable.

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