Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What did Socrates think the purpose of life really was?

Author Donald Robertson explains why Socrates believed life’s meaning isn’t comfort, success, or status — but the daily pursuit of wisdom. Not as abstract theory, but as something lived, examined, and practised through how we think, act, and relate to others.

This clip explores why reflection, self-examination, and rational living were seen as essential not just for philosophy, but for mental well-being.

Do you think wisdom is something we study or something we practice every day?

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Credits: Donald Robertson