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Nov 9, 2009 · Viewed by many as the founding figure of Western philosophy, Socrates (469-399 B.C.) is at once the most exemplary and the strangest of the Greek philosophers. He grew up during the golden age of...
Sep 16, 2005 · 1. Socrates’s strangeness. 2. The Socratic problem: Who was Socrates really? 2.1 Three primary sources: Aristophanes, Xenophon, and Plato. 2.2 Contemporary interpretative strategies. 2.3 Implications for the philosophy of Socrates. 3.
Sep 2, 2009 · Socrates of Athens (l. c. 470/469-399 BCE) is among the most famous figures in world history for his contributions to the development of ancient Greek philosophy which provided the foundation for all of Western Philosophy. He is, in fact, known as the "Father of Western Philosophy" for this reason. He was originally a sculptor who seems to have ...
His trial, along with the social and political context in which occurred, has warranted as much treatment from historians and classicists as his arguments and methods have from philosophers. This article gives an overview of Socrates: who he was, what he thought, and his purported method.
Socrates, (born c. 470 bce, Athens—died 399 bce, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on ancient and modern philosophy.
Mar 11, 2019 · Socrates is considered by many to be the founding father of Western philosophy —as well as one of the most enigmatic figures of ancient history. He wrote nothing himself, so all knowledge of...
Socrates - Philosopher, Dialectic, Athens | Britannica. Home Philosophy & Religion Philosophers. Summarize This Article. The legacy of Socrates. Socrates’ thought was so pregnant with possibilities, his mode of life so provocative, that he inspired a remarkable variety of responses.
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