Socrates
was a classical Greek philosopher who is credited with laying the fundamentals
(基础) of modern Western philosophy. He is a
mysterious figure known chiefly through the
accounts of later classical writers, especlally
the writings of his most famous student Plato
Socrates has become well known for his
contribution to the field of ethics. His method
of teaching, known as the Socratic Method, by
asking and answering questions to stimulate
critical thinking and to explain ideas remains
a commonly used tool in a wide range of
discussions. He also made important and lasting
contributions to the field of epistemology (i
wie) and logic, and the influ
of his idea
and approach remains a strong foundation for
Western philosophy that followed. Socrates
was the most colorful figure in the history of
ancient phiosophy. His fame was widespread
Ax s own time, and his name soon became a
iousehold word although he constructed no
philosophical syst
