#9741
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Socrates' Dialogues
null
Book •
While Socrates didn't write any books himself, his ideas and teachings are preserved through the writings of his students, particularly Plato.
Plato's dialogues feature Socrates as the central figure, engaging in philosophical discussions on a wide range of topics.
These dialogues explore fundamental questions about justice, virtue, knowledge, and the nature of reality.
Socrates' method of questioning, known as the Socratic method, emphasizes critical thinking and self-examination.
His influence on Western philosophy is immeasurable, shaping the course of intellectual thought for centuries to come.
Plato's dialogues feature Socrates as the central figure, engaging in philosophical discussions on a wide range of topics.
These dialogues explore fundamental questions about justice, virtue, knowledge, and the nature of reality.
Socrates' method of questioning, known as the Socratic method, emphasizes critical thinking and self-examination.
His influence on Western philosophy is immeasurable, shaping the course of intellectual thought for centuries to come.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by 
PJ Vogt in the context of Athenian democracy, highlighting the execution of Socrates despite his contributions to philosophy.
PJ Vogt in the context of Athenian democracy, highlighting the execution of Socrates despite his contributions to philosophy.
105 snips
How did the first democracy die?
Mentioned by 
Ryan Holiday and 
Agnes Callard throughout the podcast as a central figure in their discussion of philosophy and ethics.
Ryan Holiday and Agnes Callard throughout the podcast as a central figure in their discussion of philosophy and ethics.
17 snips
Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom
