The Socratic Philosophy

Socrates

Socrates

Socrates did not create a philosophical system but defended some philosophical theses or conceptions.

Greek

The idea of an explanation by means will have force throughout ________ philosophy, especially with Aristotle.

Athens

In 399 B.C., Socrates was put on trial by the city of ________, accused of impiety and of corrupting the young.

conception

The first conception is the defense of a philosophy centered on the human being.

knowledge of oneself

And happiness lies in the perfection of the soul, which must relate to the ________ and the search for the good.

Socrates

The purpose of human life, according to Socrates, is happiness.

Socrates

________ 'legacy to humanity can not be ignored, for he represented the turn of philosophy toward the human being.

Socrates argued that...

...it was necessary to establish the meaning of each philosophical term.

The Socratic dialogue

The Socratic dialogue consisted in asking questions to his interlocutor. And showing the inconsistency of the opinions defended.