Ultimately, Socrates' quote reminds us that true wisdom is not about having all the answers, but rather about recognizing our limitations and seeking to learn and grow from them.

Socrates believed that this leads not to real wisdom but to the illusion, or appearance, that you possess wisdom—opinions rather than knowledge. Philosophy, for Socrates, was a practice and a ...

What Socrates’ ‘know nothing’ wisdom can teach a polarized America Story by J. W. Traphagan, The University of Texas at Austin and John J. Kaag, UMass Lowell • 5d ...

What Socrates’ ‘know nothing’ wisdom can teach a polarized America J. W. Traphagan, The University of Texas at Austin and John J. Kaag, UMass Lowell Sat, February 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM UTC ...