Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth. After a trial that lasted a day, he was sentenced to death. As related by …

Nov 21, 2025 · Socrates (born c. 470 bce, Athens [Greece]—died 399 bce, Athens) was an ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound …

Sep 16, 2005 · The philosopher Socrates remains, as he was in his lifetime (469–399 B.C.E.), [1] an enigma, an inscrutable individual who, despite having written nothing, is considered one of …

Socrates is one of the few individuals whom one could say has so-shaped the cultural and intellectual development of the world that, without him, history would be profoundly different.

Nov 9, 2009 · Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and sentenced to death. Choosing not to flee, he spent his final days in the company of his friends before drinking the …

In his use of critical reasoning, by his unwavering commitment to truth, and through the vivid example of his own life, fifth-century Athenian Socrates set the standard for all subsequent …

Aug 17, 2024 · Socrates, one of the most iconic figures in Western philosophy, was born around 470/469 BCE in the city of Athens, Greece. His birthplace, Athens, was a hub of cultural and …

Mar 27, 2025 · The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates had a profound influence on Western philosophy with his Socratic method of critical thinking and moral philosophy.

Dec 24, 2024 · Socrates, born circa 470 B.C. in Athens, Greece, was a prominent philosopher and educator whose profound impact on Western philosophy continues to resonate today. His …

Aug 8, 2023 · Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher considered to be the main source of Western thought. He was condemned to death for his Socratic method of questioning.