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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.
Home Philosophy & Religion Philosophers. Summarize This Article. Life and personality of Socrates. Socrates, Roman fresco, 1st century bce; in the Ephesus Museum, Selçuk, Turkey.
