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Fiction

Therefore, Socrates is a Philosopher

Guy Bennett-Hunter wonders if the father of Western philosophy is a philosopher.

Professor Black: Welcome to the Philosophy Department, Mr Socrates. Please, take a seat. I’m Professor Black, Head of Department. Do you use a title?

Socrates: ‘Socrates’ is fine.

Professor Black: Very well, Socrates.

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