Know the person who judges
Κριτήν γνῶθι
It urges us to know ourselves as a judge, that is, to become righteous judges of our actions through self-knowledge.
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It is associated with self-examination and moral judgment, so that we do not exceed human limits or judge others arbitrarily. The “judge” is our own conscience. We need to know our own moral principles before acting. Also, a different approach is that it invites us to know who has the right or ability to judge us—whether it is the law, society, or a superior.
The Philosopher
Periander
Periander, the second tyrant of Corinth, succeeded his father Cypselus and ruled from 668 BC to 584 BC. His era was significant for Corinth, as the city-state experienced a period of prosperity, evolving into one of the wealthiest cities of Ancient Greece.
Despite the prosperity he brought to his city, Periander is surrounded by contradictions. While some sources present him as a wise and just leader, others record him as violent and ruthless. His governance appears to combine wisdom with the exercise of violence to consolidate his power.
Controversial Incidents
An incident reported by Herodotus reveals Periander’s darker side. The advice he sought and received from Thrasybulus of Miletus resulted in the extermination of prominent citizens of Corinth, revealing a violent method of imposing and maintaining power. Additionally, his personal life was marked by tragedies and violent incidents, such as his harsh treatment of his wife.
The Legacy of Periander
Despite the contradictions surrounding him, Periander was ranked among the Seven Sages of antiquity, a fact that confirms his cunning, wisdom, and influence on the arts and culture. The figure of Periander remains one of the most enigmatic and discussed in ancient Greek history, reflecting the complexity of human nature.
Further Material
Don’t believe everything they tell you
https://medium.com/@som_thoughts/dont-believe-everything-they-tell-you-13f46845d119
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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
https://www.michaelmammay.com/blog/dont-believe-everything-you-hear/
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How Not to Worry About What Others Think of You
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sapient-nature/201603/how-not-worry-about-what-others-think-you
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Opinion: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear or See
https://pepperdine-graphic.com/opinion-dont-believe-everything-you-hear-or-see/
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Why Critical Thinking Is Important
https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/why-is-critical-thinking-important/
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Regret: A Path to Self‑Knowledge and Wisdom
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-pipe-dreams-and-platitudes/202506/regret-a-path-to-self-knowledge-and-wisdom#:~:text=Regret%3A%20A%20Path%20to%20Self,and%20Wisdom
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How I Learned to Silence My Inner Judge
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-employee-well-being/202511/how-i-learned-to-silence-my-inner-judge#:~:text=Chamine%20says%20that%20simply%20recognizing,a%20healthier%2C%20more%20accurate%20perspective
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