Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking a cup of hemlock poison in 399 BC after being convicted of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety. His teaching methods and constant questioning of authority led to his controversial trial and eventual execution.
Plato was estimated to be in his early twenties when he became a student of Socrates. It is believed that he studied under Socrates for about 8-10 years before Socrates' death.
No, Socrates did not live in Sparta. He lived in Athens, where he became known for his philosophy and teaching methods.
Plato was a student of Socrates who later became an important philosopher. He founded the Academy in Athens and is known for his philosophical writings, such as "The Republic."
Yes, Plato was a student of Socrates. Plato founded the Academy in Athens after the death of Socrates and became one of the most influential philosophers in Western philosophy.
Chaerephon was a friend of Socrates who asked the Oracle of Delphi if anyone was wiser than Socrates. The Oracle replied that no one was wiser than Socrates, leading Socrates to dedicate his life to understanding this paradox.
Chaerephon was a friend of Socrates who asked the Oracle of Delphi if anyone was wiser than Socrates. The Oracle replied that no one was wiser than Socrates, leading Socrates to dedicate his life to understanding this paradox.
Sometimes they became angry because Socrates often showed them that they didn't know what they were talking about.
Socrates
Plato was estimated to be in his early twenties when he became a student of Socrates. It is believed that he studied under Socrates for about 8-10 years before Socrates' death.
Plato was a student of Socrates who later became an important philosopher. He founded the Academy in Athens and is known for his philosophical writings, such as "The Republic."
Sometimes they became angry because Socrates often showed them that they didn't know what they were talking about.
Socrates was not wealthy in terms of material possessions. He lived a simple life devoted to philosophy and did not prioritize wealth or material gain.
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Socrates. The greek guy. Check out the film Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure; that'll tell you for sure.
He was against the political climate of Greece and was sentenced to death. Athenians became unstable after the Sparta defeat. As a result the society clung to past glories, wealth, and beauty. Socrates attacked these things and insisted the mind was of greater importance.
Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and of impiety, or not acknowledging the gods recognized by the city. These accusations stemmed from his questioning of traditional beliefs and practices, which made him appear subversive to the values of the time.
Socrates' full name was Socrates of Athens.