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No, Socrates did not leave any writings. Basically, Socrates practiced philosophy by talking one-on-one with people; instead of trying to make them agree with what he thought, he tried to get them to think seriously for themselves. People seriously concerned to encourage people to think for themselves probably should not write a book.

Why?

Well, unthinking people may just attach themselves fanatically to the ideas presented in the book. This may have been why, for example, the Buddha, too, never wrote a book.

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Did Socrates leave behind behind his own written works?

Socrates did not leave behind any written works. All that we know of him (his life, his philosophy) is based on the writings of his students and contemporaries: most notably, Plato's dialogues. However, scholars haven't always agreed that these dialogues reveal an accurate portrayal of Socrates; hence, the "Socratic Problem" emerges.


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


What were Plato's writings on Socrates called?

Plato's writings about Socrates are known as "Socratic dialogues." Through these dialogues, Plato presented Socrates as a main character engaging in philosophical discussions with others.


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.


Who was socrates parents?

Socrates father was Sophroniscus and his mother was Phaenarete. According to writings by Plato, Socrates father was a stonemason and sculptor and his mother was a midwife.


Who were Socrates' siblings?

Socrates had two older sisters named Potone and Herpilis. They were both mentioned in various writings by Socrates' student, Plato.


Who preserved ideas in of Socrates in his writings?

plato


When did Socrates start teaching?

Socrates started teaching around 5th century BCE in ancient Athens. He did not write any of his teachings down, so most of what we know about him comes from the writings of his students, such as Plato.


Who was the Greek philosopher that mentioned Qatar in his writings is it Socrates or Herodotus?

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What did socrates write?

Unfortunately, Socrates never wrote anything because he believed that teaching should be asking others what they think on that particular subjects. What we know about him is from his admirer Plato.


Could Socrates write?

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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