Which of the following questions would be posed by a pre-socratic philosopher rather than a follower of the sophists or later traditions?

1. is there an essential truth beyond reality?
2. how can we trust what the mind perceives?
3. what is the other side of the argument? 4. who should govern the ideal city-state?

The questions  that would be posed by a pre-Socratic philosopher rather than a follower of the Sophists or later traditions is " Is there an essential truth beyond reality?"

Explanation:

Pre Socratic philosophy mainly dwelt on explanations based on natural occurring rather than believing it to be the work of mythical Gods. They sought to seek rational explanations of the phenomena occurring around them. They sought the truth underlying the universe, external world and the human nature and soul.

The Socratic philosophy unlike the Pre-Socratic philosophers mainly dwelt on expressions and theories on religion, law and politics. They also believed that always exists two sides to an argument out of which either one could be true.

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