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Was socrates Plato or Aristotle born first?

Socrates was born first. According to most people, Plato wrote about Socrates and his encounters, but in his later years started to write his own philosophy as if Socrates had said it. Aristotle was a student of Plato, and was very critical of his thinking.


Greek philosopher who said the unexamined life is not worth living is?

Socrates


The unexamined life is not worth living - who said this?

This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. He said this during his trial for impiety and corrupting the youth in Athens.


Did Socrates get married?

Socrates was married to the legendary Xanthippe (shocking isn't it?), a younger woman famous for her sharp tongue and said to be the only person to have beaten Socrates in an argument. Her name is now synonymous with a shrewish wife.AnswerSocrates was married to the legendary Xanthippe, a younger woman famous for her sharp tongue and said to be the only person to have beaten Socrates in an argument. Her name is now synonymous with a shrewish wife. Socrates was married to Xanthippe and had one son with her. At the same time he had a girlfriend named Myrto. He had two sons with Myrto. Some writters claim at last he married Myrto.Xanthippe may have become such a nagging and shrew wife because Socrates wouldn't except money for his philosophy meetings. This left them broke to properly raise a family.


What did the oracle have to say about Socrates?

The Oracle of Delphi said that Socrates was the wisest person because he knew he did not know everything. This statement led Socrates to pursue knowledge and engage in questioning to seek understanding.

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How does Cicero describe Socrates?

Cicero said: "Socrates brought philosophy down from heaven to earth."


Why is Thales the Father of Philosophy?

He isn't. Thales is considered the founder of Geometry, not Philosophy. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are often said to be the Fathers of Western Philosophy; Confucius, Laozi, and Siddhārtha Gautama are the Fathers of Eastern Philosophy.There is no one "Father of Philosophy."


What did Socrates do in history that he is so famous?

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


Unexamined life is not worth living who said that?

Socrates


Was socrates Plato or Aristotle born first?

Socrates was born first. According to most people, Plato wrote about Socrates and his encounters, but in his later years started to write his own philosophy as if Socrates had said it. Aristotle was a student of Plato, and was very critical of his thinking.


Unexamined life is not worth living?

Thats what Socrates said


Greek philosopher who said the unexamined life is not worth living is?

Socrates


What did Socrates do as A job?

It is said he was a soldier


Did socrates had a work?

It is said he worked as a soldier


Who was the philosopher who said 'know thyself?

Plato or Socrates


Who said The truth will stand when the world is on fire?

Socrates


The unexamined life is not worth living - who said this?

This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. He said this during his trial for impiety and corrupting the youth in Athens.