Socrates, one of the most influential men from the ancient Greek civilisation, this philosopher has influenced the court rooms more than any other. His Socratic method is what has influenced the technique of questioning used throughout every day. Socrates, born 470 BCE to a stone mason and midwife, receiving a basic Athenian education he went on to learn his father’s trade and learnt the craft of stone masonry. Not much is known about his early life as most information recorded about him is in fact

dialogue it is a record of the formal speech to the jury of Socrates brought in his personal justification at the trial written by Plato. The Apology is the third part which explains the life of the Socrates, who he is, and what he did to find the wisest person in the Athens. The first part of the five dialogue is the main speech by the counter-assessment, and finally, last words to the jury, both to those who voted for the death sentence. Socrates is the wise philosopher who was brought in the courtroom

end and that is where we find Socrates walking through the streets of Athens with his followers. While he is admired by his followers, many citizens do not like Socrates and call him a flee infested, including his wife who he has left hungry and alone with their kids for two days. Once he realizes this he goes to buy his wife an octopus and bread, which is paid for by Crito, one of his followers. Upon his arrival to his home, his wife begins to cry and scream at Socrates for leaving her hungry and warns

Socrates on Wisdom Steven Rabby Excelsior College INTRODUCTION Socrates is often regarded as one of the pinnacle figures, if not the pinnacle figure in establishing western philosophy. Although Socrates claimed no specific theory or set of beliefs, what he did do, is introduce the world to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking, or questioning, is referred to as the dialectical method. The dialectical method involved taking the beliefs of others as one who knew nothing and attempted

Socrates born in Athens in (469-399 B.C.) was considered the greatest philosopher and notable critic of all fifth century, Socrates also fought fearlessly for the Athens. He was the founder of Western philosophy during the time in that era and of all time. I chose this particular philosopher because of his strengths in philosophy, Socrates had many eccentric ideas of how to expand his mind to think. He challenged his thought process and strived to find ways to get others to do the same. Socrates

Socrates concludes his discussion on gymnastics and moves onto the subject of mathematics in book seven. Plato explains the four branches of study: mathematics, plane geometry, solid geometry and astronomy. While gymnastics and music aid in creating a harmonious soul, mathematics is meant to instill wisdom and knowledge within an individual. Socrates belief is that an individual should first study and fully understand the basics of mathematics before advancing to plane geometry, solid geometry and

Socrate lived from 470-399 B. C. and died by the death penalty because his accusers did not like the way that he spoke of them. Socrates told the truth as he saw it, he knew he accusers to be evil men and they did not like this. Socrates accusers tried to silence him by the death penalty, but Socrates knew that there was no reason to lower himself to speak in their manner just to save his own life, because he was getting on in years and he would be at rest soon anyway. Socrates was sent to death

The philosophical beliefs of Socrates are easily noted as the basis for all of sociological advancements in ancient philosophy. Deviating from his early upbringing, Socrates valued the idea of materialism, and soon fell into the field of education, where he was able to bestow upon his students his wisdom and knowledge on topes that were otherwise unheard of. With the help of his pupil Plato, the philosophies of the teacher were soon spread out into the world for all to admire and study. It was not