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The Wisest Man Alive (Yet Not Without Flaws)
The Daily Stoic
Alcibiades: Rise of a Controversial Figure
This chapter explores the early life of Alcibiades, focusing on his upbringing in Athenian elite circles and his ambition to surpass his guardian Pericles. It highlights his admiration for Achilles, his pursuit of wisdom with Protagoras, and the contrasting philosophies of education and fame in ancient Athens.
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