Herodotus pays a lot of attention to other people’s stories. Why? What contribution could other people’s stories make to a (Socratic) “examined life”?

I’m studying and need help with a Philosophy question to help me learn.

Question: How? Are other people’s stories necessary to an examined life? Why?
Length: at least 2-3 pages (not including cover or bibliographical pages, or supporting material)
Format: 12 point font, Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, double spaced, page numbers.
As always, position your claim at the end of your introductory paragraph.

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