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Socrates

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Socrates

470–399 BCE

Athenian philosopher who left no writings of his own — known through the questioning method he used to examine beliefs and search for clear definitions of virtue.

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Questions you could ask Socrates

  • What does it actually mean to know something?
  • Why is virtue so hard to define?
  • How do I tell what I truly know from what I only assume?
  • Can an examined life avoid becoming uncomfortable?

Educational AI simulation. Responses interpret the philosopher's ideas and may contain errors. They are not authentic quotations unless expressly indicated and verified.