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He is mainly known for his self-knowing motto "Know thyself" (Gr. Γνώθι σε εαυτόν). Only if you know your self can you be a true philosopher. Socrates was the first to bring philosophy's focus on human rather than the exploration of "metaphysical truths". And this is what we need most today...
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How do we know about the life of Socrates?
Mainly from his protegee Plato.
What was Socrates famous quote?
The first step to wisdom is realizing how much you dont know
Who were Greece's three most famous philosophers?
they are socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Three main greek philosophers?
Socrates Plato Aristotle Aristophanes Heraclitus Parmenides Pythagoras
Was Socrates for or against rationalism?
Socrates was thought to be a strong proponent of rationalism.
Why didn't Socrates go into politics?
Because Socrates did know know how to dictate other peoples lives. He had no concern in changing the judicial system.
Who was the philosopher know as the Jewish socrates?
Mendelsohn
Who wrote know thyself?
plato to socrates
What was Socrates to Plato?
Socrates was Plato's Teacher. Plato was Socrates' most prized student. After Socrates' death, Plato began to write accounts of Socrates' dialogues.(sorry for the basic answer, i don't know how much detail you wanted).~element
What important contribution to philosophy is Socrates know for?
i dont know you tell me!
How did the Socrates feel about learning?
Socrates believed that learning was essential for self-improvement and understanding the world. He emphasized the importance of questioning and critical thinking to uncover truth and gain wisdom. Socrates famously said, "I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing."
What what Socrates motto?
know thyself
Who was the philosopher who said 'know thyself?
Plato or Socrates
How do we know about the life of Socrates?
Mainly from his protegee Plato.
It is through the dialogues of Aristotle that you know of Socrates and his philosophical insights?
Aristotle was Plato's student and Plato was Socrates student. Aristotle never personally knew Socrates, Aristotle learnt about Socrates and his philosophical insights through Plato.~Element
What book did Socrates saying Know thyself come from?
The quote "Know thyself" is attributed to the Greek philosopher Socrates. It is believed to have been inscribed at the entrance of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It is not from a specific book, but rather a philosophical idea that Socrates promoted in his teachings.
Did Socrates learn from Plato?
It was the other way around. Plato was Socrates' student. Virtually everything we know about Socrates comes from the writings of Plato in which he describes what Socrates taught and how he taught.
