Socrates
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Socrates was born in 470 BC in Alopeke and died on February 15, 1 BC in Athens[1]. He worked as a philosopher, teacher, writer, and ethicist[2][3][4][5], specializing in philosophy, epistemology, and ethics. His intellectual development was shaped by influences such as Anaxagoras, Pre-Socratic philosophy, and the sophists.
He was married to both Xanthippe and Myrto and served as a member of the boule[6]. Socrates’ death resulted from hemlock poisoning[7][8][9].
Socrates
Summary
Socrates is a human[1]. He was born in Alopeke[2]. He was born on 470 BC[3]. He died in Athens[4]. He died on February 15, 399 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and ethicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,129 views/month, #1,894 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Socrates's place of birth was Alopeke[2].
- Born in Athens[11], Socrates…
- Socrates passed away in Athens[4].
- Socrates was born on 470 BC[3].
- Socrates died on February 15, 399 BC[5].
- Socrates's father was Sophroniscus[12].
- Socrates's mother was Phaenarete[13].
- Socrates was married to Xanthippe[14].
- Among Socrates's spouses was Myrto[15].
- A child of Socrates was Lamprocles[16].
- A child of Socrates was Menexenus[17].
- Socrates held citizenship in Classical Athens[18].
- Socrates worked as a philosopher[6].
- Socrates's professions included teacher[7].
- Socrates worked as a writer[8].
- Socrates worked as an ethicist[9].
- Socrates's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Socrates's field of work was epistemology[20].
- Socrates's field of work was ethics[21].
- A notable student of Socrates was Plato[22].
- A notable student of Socrates was Xenophon[23].
- A notable student of Socrates was Antisthenes[24].
- A notable student of Socrates was Aristippus[25].
- A notable student of Socrates was Isocrates[26].
- A notable student of Socrates was Euclid of Megara[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Alopeke[2], a deme[28], in Classical Athens[29] and Athens[11], a big city[30], in Greece[31], founded in -7000[32]. Socrates was born on 470 BC[3]. His father was Sophroniscus[12]. His mother was Phaenarete[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and ethicist[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[33]; epistemology[20], a branch of philosophy[34]; and ethics[21], a branch of philosophy[35]. Notable students include Plato[22], a philosopher[36], -0427–-0347[37], of Classical Athens[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; Xenophon[23], a historian[40], -0430–-0354[41], of Classical Athens[42], specialised in philosophy[43]; Antisthenes[24], a philosopher[44], -0445–-0365[45], of Classical Athens[46], specialised in philosophy[47]; Aristippus[25], a philosopher[48], -0434–-0355[49], specialised in philosophy[50]; Isocrates[26], an orator[51], -0436–-0338[52], of Classical Athens[53], specialised in philosophy[54]; and Euclid of Megara[27].
Personal Life
Spouses include Xanthippe[14], an aristocrat[55], -0500–-0400[56] and Myrto[15], b. -0500[57]. Children include Lamprocles[16], -0416–-0375[58], of Classical Athens[59] and Menexenus[17], b. -0450[60], of Classical Athens[61].
Death and Burial
Socrates died on February 15, 399 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was hemlock poisoning[62].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Socrates include Socratic method[63], Pre-Socratic philosophy[64], Socratic dialogue[65], he programme[66], Socratic irony[67], Socrates II[68], Socrates Prize[69], and Socratic school[70].
Why It Matters
Socrates ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,129 views/month, #1,894 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Aristotle[73], a biologist[74], -0384–-0322[75], specialised in philosophy[76]; Plato[77], a philosopher[78], -0427–-0347[79], of Classical Athens[80], specialised in philosophy[81]; Friedrich Nietzsche[82], a philosopher[83], 1844–1900[84], of Kingdom of Prussia[85]; Aristophanes[86], a comedy writer[87], -0448–-0386[88], of Classical Athens[89], specialised in literature[90]; Stefan Molyneux[91], a writer[92], b. 1966[93], of Canada[94], specialised in software[95]; and Hannah Arendt[96], a philosopher[97], 1906–1975[98], of Prussia[99], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[100], specialised in political philosophy[101].
Works attributed to him include I know that I know nothing[102]. Entities named for him include Socratic method[63], Pre-Socratic philosophy[64], Socratic dialogue[65], he programme[66], Socratic irony[67], and Socrates II[68].
FAQs
Where was Socrates born?
Socrates was born in Alopeke[2].
Where did Socrates die?
Socrates died in Athens[4].
Who were Socrates's parents?
Socrates's father was Sophroniscus[12]. Socrates's mother was Phaenarete[13].
Who was Socrates married to?
Socrates's spouses include Xanthippe[14] and Myrto[15].
What did Socrates do for work?
Socrates worked as philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and ethicist[9].
Who did Socrates influence?
Socrates has been cited as an influence by Aristotle[73], Plato[77], Friedrich Nietzsche[82], and Aristophanes[86].