Socrates: Ancient Greek philosopher who believed that self doubt is healthy, constant inquiry is the way to knowledge, that a life unquestioned is a life unlived, and was poisoned by his society for his troubles. Socrates' philosophy has been superceded by modern psychology, which believes that self confidence is healthy, constant inquiry is paranoia, and a life without too many questions fits the ideal world of 'Martha Stewart's Living', where the ivy is the only thing poisonous.
