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What Were the Most Central and Important of Socrates' Teachings

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What were the most central and important of Socrates' teachings? What do you think
about them, at a first read?


Definitions:

Act Consequentialists

Philosophical stance where the morality of an action is judged solely by its consequences.

Hedonists

Individuals who believe that pleasure or happiness is the primary goal of life.

Ethical Moralists

Philosophers or thinkers who base their ethical theories on principles of moral goodness.

Utilitarians

Advocates of utilitarianism, the ethical theory that posits the greatest happiness for the greatest number as the foundation of morals and legislation.

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