Socrates. He was very wise and was probably testing people when he asks those confusing questions about life and such.
Yes, Plato was present at the execution of Socrates. Plato was a close disciple of Socrates and witnessed his teacher's death by drinking hemlock in 399 BC. This event had a significant impact on Plato's philosophical beliefs and teachings.
It made him question democracy
Plato admired Socrates for his vast knowledge, critical thinking skills, and his commitment to seeking truth and wisdom. Socrates' philosophical teachings and integrity left a lasting impression on Plato, shaping his own views on ethics, politics, and the nature of reality.
Plato expressed his ideas in numerous 'dialogues'. In his earliest dialogues Plato develops the ideas of Socrates through portrayals of Socrates' discussions with his contemporaries that proceed by questions and answers. Socrates is represented as asking a question and then analyzing the respondent's answer to generate more and better answers. Over time Plato gradually introduced his own, more developed, ideas in place of those of Socrates, though he still used Socrates as the speaker of these ideas. This created the problem of not knowing where Socrates leaves off and Plato's own ideas begin; the Socratic Problem.
Socrates mentored Plato by engaging him in philosophical discussions, challenging his beliefs, and encouraging him to think critically. Plato was deeply influenced by Socrates' teachings and methods, which shaped his own philosophical ideas and approach to knowledge. Socrates' emphasis on questioning, dialogue, and pursuit of truth had a lasting impact on Plato's development as a philosopher.
Socrates' pupil, Plato, is attributed with recording his teachings and beliefs.
Yes, Plato was present at the execution of Socrates. Plato was a close disciple of Socrates and witnessed his teacher's death by drinking hemlock in 399 BC. This event had a significant impact on Plato's philosophical beliefs and teachings.
It made him question democracy
Plato admired Socrates for his vast knowledge, critical thinking skills, and his commitment to seeking truth and wisdom. Socrates' philosophical teachings and integrity left a lasting impression on Plato, shaping his own views on ethics, politics, and the nature of reality.
plato, Socrates, homer etc..
Plato expressed his ideas in numerous 'dialogues'. In his earliest dialogues Plato develops the ideas of Socrates through portrayals of Socrates' discussions with his contemporaries that proceed by questions and answers. Socrates is represented as asking a question and then analyzing the respondent's answer to generate more and better answers. Over time Plato gradually introduced his own, more developed, ideas in place of those of Socrates, though he still used Socrates as the speaker of these ideas. This created the problem of not knowing where Socrates leaves off and Plato's own ideas begin; the Socratic Problem.
what were some ideas or beliefs of each philosophers
Socrates mentored Plato by engaging him in philosophical discussions, challenging his beliefs, and encouraging him to think critically. Plato was deeply influenced by Socrates' teachings and methods, which shaped his own philosophical ideas and approach to knowledge. Socrates' emphasis on questioning, dialogue, and pursuit of truth had a lasting impact on Plato's development as a philosopher.
they are socrates, Plato and Aristotle
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
Socrates is the one who famously died for his beliefs. He was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock in 399 BC for corrupting the youth and impiety. Crito was one of Socrates' friends who was with him during his trial and offered to help him escape. Aristotle and Plato were important philosophers who had different beliefs and did not die for them.
Socrates was Plato's mentor/teacher.