Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, and as being the first moral philosopher of the Western ethical tradition of thought. An enigmatic figure, he authored no texts, and is known chiefly through the accounts of classical writers composing after his lifetime, particularly his students Plato and Xenophon. Plato, Xenophon and other authors wrote in form of dialogues, Socrates and his interlocutors examining a subject—this gave rise to literature genre that was later named as Logoi Socraticoi. Since the account of Plato and Xenophon are often contradictory, reconstruction of historical Socrates is nearly impossible, this is named as the Socratic problem. Socrates was a polarizing figure in Athenian society. In 399 BC, he was accused of corrupting the youth and not believing State Gods and after a trial that lasted a day, he was sentenced to death.
| Born | c. 470 BC, Deme Alopece, Athens |
| Died | 399 BC (aged approximately 71), Athens |
| Cause of death | Execution by forced suicide by poisoning |
| Spouse(s) | Xanthippe |
About Socrates
Classical Greek philosopher credited as being the first moral philosopher and one of the founders of Western philosophy. Though he made no writings, he is known primarily through the works of his students Plato and Xenophon.
Achievement of Socrates
He is notable for his contribution to the field of ethics. He was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.
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