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Ahimiu Raja Iththa

The document describes an interaction between Alfred and his student, where Alfred asks the student a series of questions to encourage critical thinking about concepts like justice, morality and humanity. Through their thoughtful discussion, the student's perspectives are broadened as Alfred helps them see issues from different angles and acknowledge perspectives other than their own. Their Socratic dialogue appears aimed at advancing the student's understanding of complex topics in a meaningful way.

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Ahimiu Raja Iththa

The document describes an interaction between Alfred and his student, where Alfred asks the student a series of questions to encourage critical thinking about concepts like justice, morality and humanity. Through their thoughtful discussion, the student's perspectives are broadened as Alfred helps them see issues from different angles and acknowledge perspectives other than their own. Their Socratic dialogue appears aimed at advancing the student's understanding of complex topics in a meaningful way.

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krn~n @vl` wQ@ynv`. e~w~ e~ qr#NR @l`~kyw~ smM g#@tn~n wrm|
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ohR @g~ mL sQr#r pQLQb[vw~ kQsQm @h`~dRv`vk~ l#bR@N~ n#h#."
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