Socrates
Socrates was a philosopher from ancient Greece who is credited for laying the groundwork for Western philosophy. He is known for his Socratic method—a form of dialogue-based, critical questioning.
Philosopher
Socratic Method
Ancient Greece
Description
A classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy.
Basic Info
ContinentEurope | SubregionSouthern Europe | Birthdate469 BC |
LocationAthens, Greece | TongueAncient Greek | Deathdate399 BC |
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates | ||
Significance
EraAncient | SignificanceFounder of Western philosophy. | ContributionsSocratic Method
Ideas on ethics and epistemology |
EventsPeloponnesian War
Trial of Socrates | ||
Quotes
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
An unexamined life is not worth living.
There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.