Socrates

The famous Greek philosopher you are referring to is Plato. He was a student of Socrates and he established the Academy in Athens, which is considered one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato is also known for his philosophical writings, including the dialogues in which he recorded the ideas and teachings of Socrates.

Socrates died in a cell by drinking poison because in his time many people believed that the Socrates method was a bad influence so he was sentenced to death

Socrates lived in ancient Greece around the 5th century BCE. He was known for his philosophical teachings and his Socratic method of questioning. Socrates did not write any of his ideas down, so most of what we know about him comes from the writings of his students, like Plato. He was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock for questioning the beliefs and values of Athenian society.

if i understand your question correctly, then "Socrates" is the perhaps the best answer, though it may not be fair to say it is the cornerstone of his philosophy. a better answer might be to say that Socrates was, if not the first, the first to famouslyemphasize that an unexamined life is not worth living.

ideas could get him killed.

he will comprises his ideas.

he might not know what he is talking about.

preferred instead to mingle with the crowds in Athens' public places, engaging whomever he could in conversation.

impeity (not believing in Gods) and corruption of youth

Socrates demonstrates his commitment to his philosophical beliefs and his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions, even if it means facing death. By choosing to drink the hemlock himself, he reaffirms his belief in the importance of living an examined life and upholding his principles until the end.

At his trial, Socrates divided his accusers into two camps. The old accusers thought of him as a criminal, given to excessive examination of all, and a teacher of weak argument. New accusers followed the prejudices of the old accusers, perhaps having learned to hate him based on their arguments as they had grown up.

Plato was one of Socrates' students. He was a philosopher and mathematician who lived from around 424 BC to 347 BC.

In the beginning of the dialogue, Socrates seems calm and resigned to his fate, while Crito seems anxious and eager to help Socrates escape from prison.

Socrates was a philosopher living in Greece in the 5th century BC.

Socrates wrote little of his philosophy and it was left to his followers to interpret and record his thinking.

Socrates developed an analytical process called the Socratic Method. It formed much of the scientific methods of analysis that are used today.

Socrates was executed after a trial at the age of seventy one.

I dont think it is ether confirmed but I remember reading in a book Plato writing a poen to a Xanthippe. But, it does not state whether the Xanthippe is Socrates wife or not. I believe the book I saw it in was called 'Ribaldry of Greece' but the author escapes me.

Unfortunately, this neither answers the question but it proves he was in love with a women called Xanthippe. Unfortunately, I do not know if Xanthippe was a popualr name in Ancient Athens or read any confirmation either way.

Hope this helps.

Steve Black

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher known for the Socratic method, Plato was his student who founded the Academy and wrote philosophical dialogues, and Aristotle was a student of Plato and later founded his own school, the Lyceum, and made major contributions to logic, metaphysics, and ethics.

Socrates describes his accusers as being deceitful and dishonest, manipulating people with false accusations. He criticizes them for spreading rumors and misunderstandings about him, instead of engaging in honest dialogue and seeking the truth. Socrates believes they are driven by envy and fear of the unknown.

According to Socrates, he was charged with corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety, or not believing in the city's gods. These accusations were made by Meletus, Anytus, and Lycon, leading to his trial and eventual death sentence.

Socrates had many friends and followers, but two of his close friends were Crito and Phaedo. Crito was a wealthy Athenian who tried to help Socrates escape from prison, while Phaedo was one of Socrates' disciples present at his death.

He had three sons, oldest to youngest, were Lamprocles, Sophroniscus (named for Socrates' father), and Menexenus.

Socrates leaves Crito after giving an unexpected response to his argument because he remains steadfast in his belief that it is never right to do wrong. He believes that escaping from prison, even though unjustly convicted, would go against his principles and the laws of the state.

"As for me, all I know is that I know nothing."

Socrates valued pursuing knowledge, seeking truth through questioning, and living a virtuous life guided by reason and ethics. He emphasized critical thinking, self-examination, and moral integrity in his teachings.

Justice and virtue are of primary concern to moral philosophers, ethicists, and individuals seeking to lead ethical lives. They are essential components in the pursuit of a just society and the development of a well-rounded, virtuous character.

Socrates used the story of the Oracle of Delphi to demonstrate that his wisdom came from recognizing his own ignorance. The oracle proclaimed Socrates as the wisest man, but Socrates interpreted this as a call to seek knowledge through questioning and self-reflection rather than claiming to know everything.

Yes, Plato was a student of Socrates. Plato founded the Academy in Athens after the death of Socrates and became one of the most influential philosophers in Western philosophy.

That is a misunderstanding. Socrates believed that true happiness comes from accepting a life of virtue and pursuing knowledge, not in passively accepting whatever life brings. He emphasized the importance of wisdom, self-awareness, and moral excellence in achieving a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Socrates found that many politicians were more concerned with their own gain than the well-being of the city, poets were often guided by passion rather than reason, and artisans were skilled in their craft but lacked understanding of the greater truths.