Socrates, the father of Western philosophy, lived in ancient Athens and was known for his Socratic irony and method. He never wrote down his opinions, but his views are still discussed today. He was convicted and sentenced to death for corrupting youth and worshiping false gods. Plato’s writings about Socrates are the main source of […]
Socrates’ philosophy, documented by Plato, challenged the status quo and believed in dialogue to reveal knowledge. He opposed conventional knowledge and believed in discovering truth through communication. His ideas were controversial and he took his own life. He believed harmful acts arose from unawareness and opposed the idea of pleasing external deities. Socrates’ philosophy is […]
