Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth. After a trial that lasted a day, he was sentenced to death. As related by Plato, …

Apr 18, 2026 · Socrates (born c. 470 bce, Athens [Greece]—died 399 bce, Athens) was an ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on …

Sep 16, 2005 · The philosopher Socrates remains, as he was in his lifetime (469–399 B.C.E.), [1] an enigma, an inscrutable individual who, despite having written nothing, is considered one of the …

Mar 18, 2026 · Socrates is widely regarded as the father of Western philosophy. In ancient Greece, he encouraged people to ask questions and promoted critical thinking as a way for citizens to live more ...

Unlike other philosophers of his time and ours, Socrates never wrote anything down but was committed to living simply and to interrogating the everyday views and popular opinions of those in his home …

Aug 8, 2023 · Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher considered to be the main source of Western thought. He was condemned to death for his Socratic method of questioning.

Nov 15, 2025 · Socrates is the most important exponent of Western philosophy, with his ideas forming a continuum from Ancient Greece to today’s Western thought.

Jan 21, 2023 · Socrates is possibly the greatest philosopher of antiquity. His students were Plato, Alcibiades, Xenophon, and Euclid. The teachings of Socrates marked a new stage in the …

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 …

May 19, 2026 · 1. Introduction Socrates remains one of the most influential yet historiographically challenging figures in ancient philosophy. Although he left no written works, his impact on Western …