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 …

Oct 9, 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 influence on …

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 …

Unlike other philosophers of his time and ours, Socrates never wrote anything down but was committed to living simply and to interrogating the everyday views and popular opinions of …

Sep 2, 2009 · Socrates of Athens (l. c. 470/469-399 BCE) is among the most famous figures in world history for his contributions to the development of ancient Greek philosophy...

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 …

Nov 15, 2025 · The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David. Public Domain Socrates is the most important exponent of Western philosophy, with his ideas forming a continuum from …

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.

Socrates is one of the most recognisable figures in philosophical history. He was born in 469 BCE in Athens and produced no writings of his own, yet his legacy lasted in the works of his students.

May 11, 2023 · Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in history. Born in Athens in 469 BC, he was a central figure in the …