Delve deeper into the mind of one of the most famous philosophers Socrates. Get an overview of his philosophy and Socrates trial through this detailed guide! '' I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think'' - SOCRATES SOCRATES (469- 399) BCE biography of Socrates SOCRATES is a very difficult subject for the historian. There are many men concerning whom it is certain that very little is known, and other men concerning whom it is certain that a great deal is known; but in the case of Socrates the uncertainty is as to whether we know very little or a great deal. Who is Socrates Socrates was born about 470 B.C. in Athens. His father was a sculptor, his mother a midwife. Very little is known of his early years and education, except that he took up his father’s occupation as a sculptor. In later years some statues used to be shown at the Acropolis in Athens, which were said to be the work of Socrates. But comparatively early in life he deserted his
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