About Socrates
Socrates (c. 470-399 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who is often considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is best known for his Socratic method, a form of dialogue that involves asking probing questions to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas. Socrates left no written works; our knowledge of his teachings and life primarily comes from the accounts of his students, notably Plato and Xenophon, and he was ultimately sentenced to death for allegedly corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety.
