SOCRATES
c. 469 B.C. - 399 B.C.
Greek
philosopher, well known for his Socratic Method of inquiry
(that is, posing a series of questions so that a person might
better determine his or her underlying beliefs based on answers
to these questions) and his contributions to all of the main
themes in Western philosophy.
Outside of philosophy, Socrates is well known for his decision
to drink hemlock after essentially being convicted for thinking
outside of the box. To simplify greatly the views of the time,
Socrates was not of the popular opinion that all men were
entitled to self-government. These views, and a touch of impiety,
cost Socrates his life.
For an extended discussion of Socrates'
trial, visit this
site.
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QUOTES
BY SOCRATES
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"Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, and but one
tongue, to the end that we should hear and see more than we
speak."
[speech
& speaking] | [1.12]
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