Socrates: The Philosopher Who Changed the World

Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens, considered the founder of Western philosophy. Known for the Socratic method—dialogue-based questioning to explore concepts—he left no writings, and his ideas are known through students like Plato. Socrates was a polarizing figure, accused of impiety and corrupting the youth. After a trial, he was sentenced to death and chose to drink hemlock rather than escape. Famous for his claim to know only his ignorance, he influenced philosophy profoundly,...