Socrates §

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• Western Thought: Socrates’ ideas had a profound influence on the development of Western philosophy
• Ethics: Socrates’ teachings focused on ethical inquiry and living a virtuous life
• Plato: Plato was a student of Socrates and was greatly influenced by his teachings and method of questioning.
• Socratic Method: The Socratic method of questioning and dialogue is named after Socrates
• Trial of Socrates: Socrates was put on trial and executed for allegedly corrupting the youth of Athens
• Critical Thinking: Socrates emphasized the importance of questioning assumptions and examining beliefs
• Ancient Greece: Socrates lived and taught in ancient Athens, Greece
• Eudaimonia: Socrates believed the highest aim was to achieve eudaimonia, or human flourishing
• Philosophy: Socrates was a foundational figure in Western philosophy
• Phaedo: The Phaedo is a dialogue depicting Socrates’ final conversations before his execution
• Apology: The Apology is Plato’s account of Socrates’ defense at his trial
• Plato: Plato was a student of Socrates and wrote about his teachings
• Plato: Plato was a student of Socrates and was greatly influenced by his philosophical methods and ideas.
• Theory of Forms: Influenced by the teachings of Socrates, Plato’s mentor
• Aristotle: Socrates was Plato’s teacher, and his ideas influenced Aristotle indirectly.
• Questioning Assumptions: The Socratic method involved questioning to expose contradictions and examine beliefs
• Virtue Ethics: Socrates’ ethical teachings emphasized the importance of virtues like wisdom and justice
• Crito: The Crito is a dialogue depicting Socrates’ choice to accept his death sentence