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Academy Resources Glossary of Philosophical Terms Timeline of Philosophy A Timeline of American Philosophy Diagram: Development of Philosophic Thought Diagram: Divisions of Philosophy The Philosophy Resource Center The Religion Resource Center Books about Philosophy in The Radical Academy Bookstore Books about Religion in The Radical Academy Bookstore Click Here for New & Used College Textbooks at Discount Prices Click Here for College Education Information & Study Resources Shop Amazon Stores in the Radical Academy Bookstore Magazine Outlet Music Store Classical Music Store Video Store DVD Store Computer Store Camera & Photo Store Computer/Video Games Software Store Musical Instruments Outlet Store Cellular Phones Toys & Games Tools & Hardware Automotive Store Outdoor Living Consumer Electronics Home & Garden Kitchen & Housewares Baby Superstore Apparel & Accessories Gourmet Food Grocery Store Sporting Goods Jewelry & Watches Health & Personal Care Beauty Store		Great Quotes From Great Thinkers - Socrates   Purchase an art print of Great Quotes from Great Thinkers from our affiliate AllPosters.com Socrates was born around 470 B.C. in Athens, the son of Sophroniscus, a sculptor, and Phaenarete, a midwife, and died in 399 B.C. Our chief sources of knowledge about Socrates are Xenophon's Memorabilia, and Plato's Dialogues: Symposium, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo. Socrates, once a sculptor like his father, was attracted to the philosophy of the Sophists; his chief concern was to meet their challenge, and he resembled them so much that he was often mistaken for a Sophist. Socrates is said to be rather ugly of face, shabby in dress, frugal, but broadly tolerant. He was apparently indulgent, genial, witty, and good tempered. He was a master of himself, caring only for wisdom and the good. Socrates sought to enlighten men by having them discover truths for themselves. He plied his individuals with skillful questions, beginning with simple interrogations and proceeding to the more difficult. He gradually compelled his hearers to admit they knew little, thus bringing them to recognize the truth. His dialectic method is called Socratic irony, or feigned ignorance. Its object was to make them think correctly, make them happy, and useful citizens. He probed his hearer, involving him in contradictions and perplexities until his ignorance was acknowledged. The Books Six Questions of Socrates: A Modern-Day Journey of Discovery through World Philosophy Socrates' Way: Seven Master Keys to Using Your Mind to the Utmost The Art Great Quotes From Great Thinkers - Socrates Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com Enrich Your Life With a Philosophy Book... Enrich Your Life With a Philosophy Magazine... Academy Showcase Specials   Philosophy Resource Center Main Page
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