Detail from the Chigi vase. Source: Wikimedia Commons/Public domain While discussing philosophy in the public square, Socrates would also have been training as a hoplite, a heavily armed foot soldier ...

The iconic ancient Greek philosopher knew a thing or two about intelligence.

Socrates is widely regarded as the father of Western philosophy. In ancient Greece, he encouraged people to ask questions and promoted critical thinking as a way for citizens to live more fulfilling ...

Almost 2,500 years after his death, Socrates continues to fascinate. The Greek thinker is seen, by some, as the father of philosophy, a martyr for the cause of freedom of speech and even as a kind of ...

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The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates didn’t leave any writings, but his thoughts left an eternal echo. We know from his students, one of which is Plato, that Socrates challenged and provoked people ...

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