Socrates

 Socrates, this blog is part of the sunday reading assignment given by the professor and Dr.Dilip Barad sir.


Who was Socrates?

Socrates was a famous Greek philosopher from Athens, who live from 469Bc to 399Bc. He was Born in alopece . His argue is logical and truthful. He is known western philosophy.

Socrates 

Socrates never write books. He taught by asking questions. This is Socratic method. He believed in ethics and virtue more than things.socrates is a great thinker,who taught people to question life, search for truth,and focus on moral values.
Socrates death in 399 BC . He was sentenced to death by drinking poison called hemlock.

Historical context 
Socrates lived during the global age of Athens, but also witnessed the pelonnesian war between Athens and sparts 431-404 BCE. After Athens defeat, political instability increased, learning to social tension.

Voice of wisdom 

Socrates believed that true wisdom came from knowing. How little we actually know. He often said "I know that I know nothing"this idea teaches us humidity and encourages us to keep learning and questioning 
Even today, Socrates remains a voice of wisdom. His legacy continues to inspire philosopher, student and Thinker all over the world.

Famous phrases by Socrates 

  • Know themself 
  • I know that I know nothing 
  • Be as you wish to seen 
  • To find yourself, think for yourself 
  • The unexamined life is not worth living.
Socrates famous type questions

Socrates often asked philosophical and ethical questions such as



  • What is virtue?
  • What is justice?
  • What is knowledge?
  • What is good life?
  • What is the soul?
Purpose of Socrates question 

Socrates believed that asking questions leads to wisdom not just accepting what other say , his question aims to 
  • Clarify ideas 
  • Challenge weak arguments
  • Discover contradiction 
  • Lead to deeper understanding 
Socrates was the teacher who shared Plato mind and inspired him to become a philosopher. Without Socrates there might not have been plato.








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