Quotes and sayings from Socrates

Socrates, born around 470 BCE in Athens, Greece, was an ancient Greek philosopher. His way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on Classical antiquity and Western philosophy.
• Early Life and Education:
o Socrates was a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates and later became the teacher of Aristotle.
o He founded the Academy in Athens, which is considered the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
• Philosophical Contributions:
o Building on Socrates’ ideas, Plato introduced the concept of “forms” or “ideas”. These were abstract entities accessible to the mind, underlying the existence of the sensible world.
o Plato believed that the pursuit of knowledge and virtue leads to the good life. He emphasized harmony between reason, spirit, and appetite within the soul.
• Notable Works:
o Plato authored numerous philosophical dialogues, including:
? “The Republic”: Discusses justice, governance, and the ideal state.
? “Phaedo”: Explores the immortality of the soul.
? “Symposium”: Examines love and beauty.
? “Timaeus”: Presents a cosmological account of the universe.