Socrates claimed true wisdom is knowing your ignorance
Socrates believed true wisdom lies in acknowledging one's own ignorance, a revolutionary idea that fostered intellectual humility and critical thinking, profoundly shaping Western thought.
Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who lived from 469 to 399 BCE, famously declared that true wisdom comes from recognizing one's own ignorance. This idea emerged after the Oracle at Delphi stated no one was wiser than him. Socrates questioned Athens' supposed experts, finding they often lacked true understanding despite their claims.
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