Socrates

(noun)

A classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. Known for a question-answer style of examination.

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Examples of Socrates in the following topics:

  • Classical Greek Philosophy

    • The three most famous Classical Greek philosophers are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
    • Of these philosophers, the most famous are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
    • Socrates, born in Athens in the 5th century BCE, marks a watershed in ancient Greek philosophy.
    • Socrates also questioned the Sophistic doctrine that arete (virtue) can be taught.
    • Plato was an Athenian of the generation after Socrates.

  • History of Public Speaking

    • We will begin an overview of four Ancient Greek philosophers, also known as the "fantastic four"Aspasia of Miletus, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
    • Aspasia of Miletus (469 BCE), the "mother of rhetoric," is believed to have taught rhetoric to Socrates.
    • Socrates (469-399 BCE) greatly influenced the direction of the Classical Period.
    • Most of what we know about Socrates comes from the writings of his student Plato.
    • Plato (429-347 BCE) wrote about rhetoric in the form of dialogues with Socrates as the main character.

  • Defining a Successful Delivery

    • The Greek philosopher Socrates suggested that evil or bad actions are the result of ignorance and that any person who knows what is truly right will automatically do it.

  • Context and Current Events

    • ., Socratic Method) to teach rather than just giving the answer or solving the issue
    • Observation and Feedback: A specific activity is observed, and coaching is given using the Socratic Method.

  • Education and Humanism

    • A painting symbolizing the liberal arts, depicting individuals representing the seven areas of liberal arts study, all circling around Plato and Socrates.

  • Athenian Society

    • One famous example of a hetaera is Pericles’ mistress, Aspasia of Miletus, who is said to have debated with prominent writers and thinkers, including Socrates.

  • Education and Liberty in the Developing World

    • In Europe, for example, the Socrates-Erasmus Program stimulates exchanges across European universities.
    • In Europe, for example, the Socrates-Erasmus Program stimulates exchanges across European universities.

  • Education and the Global Perspective

    • In Europe, for example, the Socrates-Erasmus Program stimulates exchanges across European universities.
    • In Europe, for example, the Socrates-Erasmus Program fosters exchanges between European universities, while the Soros Foundation provides educational opportunities to students from central Asia and eastern Europe.

  • Babylonian Culture

    • The Babylonian text Dialogue of Pessimism contains similarities to the agonistic thought of the sophists, the Heraclitean doctrine of contrasts, and the dialogs of Plato, as well as a precursor to the maieutic Socratic method of Socrates.

  • Early Roots of Psychology

    • Socrates and his followers, Plato and Aristotle, wrote about such topics as pleasure, pain, knowledge, motivation, and rationality.
    • They also considered the origins of mental illness, with both Socrates and Plato focusing on psychological forces as the root of such illnesses.