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yes, he was a Classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Along with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, Plato helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy and science
The Athenian philosopher Socrates was the "first" philosopher in many ways. Perhaps most important above all else, he was the first to make the claim that his wisdom, if wisdom it truly were, consisted solely of his knowledge that he didn't know anything at all with certainty.
No - Socrates was dead before Alexander was born. He had many tutors, the main one being Aristotle.
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Oracle of Delphi story: Chaerophon visits the Oracle of Delphi and asks if anyone in Athens is wiser than Socrates. The Oracle answered that no one is wiser than Socrates. Socrates made it his mission in life to test and understand the Oracle's pronouncement. He seeks out people who have a reputation for wisdom in various regards and tests their claims to knowledge through questioning. He discovers a good deal of vain ignorance and false clams to knowledge, but no one with genuine wisdom. Ultimately, Socrates concludes that he is wisest; but not because he possesses special knowledge not had by others. Rather he finds that he is wisest because he recognizes his own lack of knowledge while others think they know, but do not. This is not a skeptical conclusion, however. Socrates does not deny that knowledge is to be had. While he does not claim to have knowledge himself, he shows us how to obtain knowledge by demonstrating a method of testing claims to knowledge.
The Greek expression 'philosophy' means 'love of wisdom'. Not exactly a difference, is it.
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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
The "know thyself" motto is one of the most famous ones in philosophy. It is attributed to Socrates. He thought that proposing on human matters is what a sincere philosophers should do. He used to say that "The only thing I know is that I don't know nothing.''.
Socratic irony. The pretence of ignorance. He pretends not to know, and asks people questions to demonstrate their ignorance. He forces them to give an account of things and reveals their ignorance. Socratic irony is in fact doubly ironic, because he did not know the answers either. The more one knows, the more one knows one doesn't know.
We know about Socrates' philosophy mainly through the writings of his students, particularly Plato and Xenophon. These dialogues provide insights into Socrates' ideas and methods, including his emphasis on self-examination, questioning assumptions, and the pursuit of truth through dialogue. Additionally, other ancient sources, such as Aristophanes' plays, also offer some information about Socrates' teachings and character.
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Socrates' famous quote, "The only thing I know is that I know nothing," highlights his belief in the importance of questioning and seeking knowledge. This quote reflects his philosophy of humility and the idea that true wisdom comes from recognizing our own ignorance and constantly seeking to learn and grow. Socrates believed that change and growth are essential for personal development and understanding the world around us.
Socrates claimed to know that he knew nothing. He believed in the importance of questioning and seeking wisdom, leading to his famous statement, "I know that I know nothing." This philosophy is often represented in his method of teaching through dialogue and inquiry.
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...
He is credited as one of the founders of Western Philosophy, but don't take my word for it, read for yourself. It's what Socrates would have wanted. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates
Socrates' philosophy laid the foundation for many key principles in Western philosophy, such as the importance of critical thinking, self-examination, and the pursuit of knowledge. His emphasis on questioning assumptions and seeking truth continues to influence fields like ethics, logic, and education. Many contemporary philosophical debates and ethical discussions can be traced back to Socratic thinking.