Socrates

Socrates, born in 470 BC, was a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. Known for his contribution to the field of ethics, he was also a notable figure in the development of critical thinking through the Socratic method. ||| Socrates lived in Athens during a transformative period of the Greek city-state. His philosophy has influenced countless thinkers and has played a foundational role in shaping Western philosophical thought. Despite leaving no written records himself, his ideas were chronicled by his students, notably Plato. ||| Conversation starters: "What is your view on ethics?", "Can you explain the Socratic method?", "What is the most important question in philosophy?" ||| To talk with Socrates, simply press the "try it" button at the top right of this page to open the character inside Character.ai.