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It was a place in ancient Athens where people gathered and, well, talked about things. Mainly politics and philosophy. I may be mistaken, but I think it was also the place they gathered to vote.

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Where would you go if you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher?

You would go to the Agora in ancient Athens, a public space where philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle engaged in philosophical discussions and debates with fellow citizens.


Where did Athenians meet to discuss Philosophy?

Athenians often met in public spaces like the Agora, which was a central marketplace and meeting place in ancient Athens, to discuss philosophy. Other popular meeting spots included private homes, schools of philosophy like the Academy founded by Plato, and public buildings like the Stoa Poikile where Stoic philosophers congregated.


What was Socrate's most famous written work?

Socrates did not actually write anything down. He merely sat in the agora and engaged in discussions, which were later recalled and written down by his student Plato. Plato used Socrates often in his "dialogues", which highlight the way in which his teacher engaged in philosophical discussions.


Which statements best describes public life in Athens?

Public life in Athens was centered around the democratic process, where male citizens participated in decision-making through voting and serving on juries. The city-state also fostered a vibrant cultural scene with theater performances, philosophical debates, and athletic competitions being an integral part of public life. Additionally, public spaces like the Agora served as gathering places for discussions, commerce, and social interactions among the citizens.


What books did Socrates write?

Socrates (greek Σωκράτης) did not write any books. He believed that the "revolution" of the written speech (at that time writting was considered a revolution, remember that Homer Iliad and Odyssey were preserved via oral tradition and only at 800 BC were they written down) was something bad and he urged young ones refrain from it, because he thought that written speech was much less personal and much more superficial than the oral speech. That is why he went everyday to the ancient Market (Αγορά - Agora) to talk to young people. What we know about Socrates we know from what other philosophers have written about him and his sayings (mainly Plato).