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The Oracle's Decree
- Socrates's friends asked the Delphic Oracle if anyone was wiser than him.
- The Oracle's clear "no" shocked them and set Socrates on a quest.
Socrates's Self-Doubt
- Socrates, unlike many, challenged the Oracle's confirmation of his wisdom.
- His self-awareness and commitment to truth led him on a quest for genuine wisdom.
Truth vs. Transformation
- Natural philosophers like Thales offered truth but lacked transformative power.
- Socrates rejected this 'truth without transformation,' seeking wisdom beyond mere facts.