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According to Plato in the dialogue called Apology (which means "Defense"), Socrates became a philosopher because he doubted the oracle at Delphi (a holy site of the God, Apollo) when the orcale claimed that Socrates was the wisest man in Greece. Socrates says that he didn't believe this at all, so he began talking to people who had reputations for wisdom. What he discovered was that they weren't as wise as they thought; in fact, they often didn't know what they were talking about--so Socrates came to the conclusion that he, Socrates, was actually the wisest man only because of this: he at least realized that he wasn't wise.
You can read this part of the dialogue yourself and see what else you notice--just search for the word "oracle" after you follow the link (listed below under Sources and Related Links.
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Who was the Greek philosopher who taught with questions not answers?
The great Greek philosopher, who taught by questions and not answers was the great Aristotle.
What famous philosopher was sentenced to death by poison?
Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.
Which ancient greek philosopher was a student of Socrates?
plato
What did Socrates do for Greece?
He was a very important teacher and philosopher.
Why were Socrates and Descartes famous sportsmen in Ancient Greece?
Socrates lived in Ancient Greece but was a philosopher and teacher, not a sportsman. Descartes was a French philosopher who lived in the 1600's. He was no sportsman either.
Who influnced Plato to become a philosopher?
socrates
Who were the two students of Socrates?
Plato and Xenophon were two notable students of Socrates. Plato went on to become a famous philosopher in his own right and founded the Academy. Xenophon was also a historian and philosopher who recorded some of Socrates' teachings.
What is a famous quotation from Socrates?
Socrates said, "My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher."
Who is the athenian teacher of Plato?
The Athenian teacher of Plato was Socrates. Plato was one of Socrates' most famous students and he went on to become a renowned philosopher in his own right.
What nationality was socrates?
Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher.
Who was a pupil of Socrates?
Plato was a famous pupil of Socrates. He eventually went on to become a renowned philosopher in his own right, founding the Academy in Athens.
What year did Socrates become a philosopher?
Socrates began his career as a philosopher around the age of 40, in the late 5th century BC. It is believed that he started questioning people's beliefs and engaging in philosophical discussions around 399 BC.
Who was a student of Socrates?
One of the most well-known students of Socrates was Plato, who went on to become a prominent philosopher in his own right. Another notable student was Xenophon, who also recorded the teachings of Socrates.
Where was Socrates the philosopher from?
Socrates was born in Alopeke, and belonged to the tribe Antiochis.
Most famous philosopher?
socrates
Who did Plato know?
Plato knew the philosopher Socrates and the philosopher Aristotle.
Who was the friend of Socrates?
One of Socrates' most notable friends was Plato, who was a philosopher and writer known for documenting many of Socrates' teachings in his dialogues. Another friend of Socrates was Xenophon, a historian and philosopher who also wrote about Socrates' life and ideas.
