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 (182,641 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 died on May 1, 399 BC[12].
- Socrates's father was Sophroniscus[13].
- Socrates's mother was Phaenarete[14].
- Among Socrates's spouses was Xanthippe[15].
- Among Socrates's spouses was Myrto[16].
- A child of Socrates was Lamprocles[17].
- A child of Socrates was Menexenus[18].
- Socrates held citizenship in Classical Athens[19].
- Socrates is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[20].
- Socrates worked as a philosopher[6].
- Socrates worked as a teacher[7].
- Socrates worked as a writer[8].
- Socrates's professions included ethicist[9].
- Socrates's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Socrates's field of work was epistemology[22].
- Socrates's field of work was ethics[23].
- A notable student of Socrates was Plato[24].
- A notable student of Socrates was Xenophon[25].
- A notable student of Socrates was Antisthenes[26].
- A notable student of Socrates was Aristippus[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[13]. His mother was Phaenarete[14]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and ethicist[9]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[33]; epistemology[22], a branch of philosophy[34]; and ethics[23], a branch of philosophy[35]. Notable students include Plato[24], a philosopher[36], -0427–-0347[37], of Classical Athens[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; Xenophon[25], a historian[40], -0430–-0354[41], of Classical Athens[42], specialised in philosophy[43]; Antisthenes[26], a philosopher[44], -0445–-0365[45], of Classical Athens[46], specialised in philosophy[47]; Aristippus[27], a philosopher[48], -0434–-0355[49], specialised in philosophy[50]; Isocrates[51]; and Euclid of Megara[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Xanthippe[15], an aristocrat[53], b. -0435[54] and Myrto[16], b. -0500[55]. Children include Lamprocles[17], -0416–-0375[56], of Classical Athens[57] and Menexenus[18], b. -0450[58], of Classical Athens[59].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 15, 399 BC[5] and May 1, 399 BC[12]. Socrates passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was hemlock poisoning[60].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Socrates include Socratic method[61], Pre-Socratic philosophy[62], Socratic dialogue[63], he programme[64], Socratic school[65], Socratic irony[66], Socrates II[67], and he-challenge cup[68].
Why It Matters
Socrates ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182,641 views/month, #1,894 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
He has been cited as an influence by Aristotle[71], a biologist[72], -0384–-0322[73], specialised in philosophy[74]; Friedrich Nietzsche[75], a philosopher[76], 1844–1900[77], of Kingdom of Prussia[78], specialised in classical philology[79]; Plato[80], a philosopher[81], -0427–-0347[82], of Classical Athens[83], specialised in philosophy[84]; Hannah Arendt[85], a philosopher[86], 1906–1975[87], of Prussia[88], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[89], specialised in political philosophy[90]; Karl Popper[91], a philosopher[92], 1902–1994[93], of Cisleithania[94], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[95], specialised in philosophy[96]; and Aristophanes[97], a comedy writer[98], -0448–-0386[99], of Classical Athens[100], specialised in literature[101].
Works attributed to him include I know that I know nothing[102]. Entities named for him include Socratic method[61], Pre-Socratic philosophy[62], Socratic dialogue[63], he programme[64], Socratic school[65], and Socratic irony[66].
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[13]. Socrates's mother was Phaenarete[14].
Who was Socrates married to?
Socrates's spouses include Xanthippe[15] and Myrto[16].
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[71], Friedrich Nietzsche[75], Plato[80], and Hannah Arendt[85].