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Why did Aristotle say, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"?
I was wondering, why did Aristotle say, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"?
According to Aristotle, the purpose of human existence is to achieve eudaimonia (happiness). And to achieve happiness, one must have knowledge of not only the external world but also oneself. Therefore, knowing oneself is the first step towards happiness and wisdom.