Biography
Socrates was the founder of Western philosophy who taught through questioning.
Early Start
Socrates was a stonemason who began philosophizing in the Athenian marketplace.
Challenges Overcome
Socrates was executed for his teachings but his ideas lived on through his students.
Key Achievements
- Founded Western philosophy
- Socratic method
- Taught Plato
- Died for his beliefs
Why They Inspire Us
Socrates shows that questioning leads to wisdom.
"The unexamined life is not worth living."