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Socrates (greek Σωκράτης) did not write any books. He believed that the "revolution" of the written speech (at that time writting was considered a revolution, remember that Homer Iliad and Odyssey were preserved via oral tradition and only at 800 BC were they written down) was something bad and he urged young ones refrain from it, because he thought that written speech was much less personal and much more superficial than the oral speech. That is why he went everyday to the ancient Market (Αγορά - Agora) to talk to young people. What we know about Socrates we know from what other philosophers have written about him and his sayings (mainly Plato).

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Did socrates write any books?

No, Socrates did not write any books himself. The information we have about him comes from the writings of his students, especially Plato.


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The Greek philosopher Socrates of the B.C. Sixth century did not care to write any books. His philosophy came to us through the books written by his student and follower Plato, mainly through his book, The Republic.


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Socrates unfortunately did not write books. He talked, discussed, debated, discoursed and lectured to his friends, natives and students in their homes, in public places and in the market place. His student and follower Plato recorded the words and arguments of his master and wrote books. It is through the books written by Plato that the world became familiar with the philosophy of Socrates. Many others of his times also wrote books, including his political enemies, in which also his activities, views and opinions were mentioned.


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What were the important writings of Socrates?

Socrates did not write any books himself. Instead, his teachings and ideas were passed down through his student Plato, who recorded them in dialogues such as "The Republic" and "Apology." These writings are important for understanding Socratic philosophy and ethics.


How did Socrates leave lasting culture legacy?

Socrates' student, Plato, wrote many books to spread his teachings.


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I got it from books and a little from an encyclopedia.


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There are no known books written by Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher. The information we have about Socrates was largely written by Plato who was a contemporary of Socrates.


Could Socrates write?

Since we have books written by him, it seems safe to assume that he could. --Wrong- Socrates wrote nothing. It is very likely he was a fictional character created by Plato for the Dialogs-- consider his reputation for slovenliness and his wretched wife, then imagine such being the wisest man in Athens --


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Plato enjoyed reading books about Socrates ideas from his group. Hope this helped :)


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