Socrates was one of the most renowned Greek philosophers of all time. Born in Athens circa 470 BCE, this ancient Greek philosopher laid the groundwork for Western philosophy, paving the way for ...
Socrates, a pivotal figure in ancient Greek philosophy, championed critical thinking through his unique questioning method. His pursuit of truth and justice led to controversy and ultimately his ...
A witty yet profound Socratic reflection on marriage. This quote reveals how love brings happiness and hardship sparks ...
Ancient philosopher Plato's timeless wisdom highlights the critical importance of beginnings. His quote, 'The beginning is ...
Detail from the Chigi vase. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Public domain While discussing philosophy in the public square, Socrates would also have been training as a hoplite, a heavily armed foot soldier ...
This article was produced with support from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and the John Templeton Foundation as part of the GGSC's initiative on Expanding Awareness of the Science of ...
Socrates was remarkably full-blooded for an ascetic philosopher. In Xenophon’s Symposium, he says, “For myself I cannot name the time at which I have not been in love with someone.” By all accounts, ...