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Key points. As well as a philosopher, Socrates was a soldier, who fought in at least three battles. In each case, he demonstrated remarkable courage and fortitude on the battlefield.
The Socratic Method, named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, offers a transformative approach to conversation and ...
Marble statues of the Greek philosophers Socrates, right, and Plato sit in front of the Athens Academy. Socrates tried and failed to teach Alcibiades, a controversial political and military leader ...
‘Socrates’: Theater Review. Michael Stuhlbarg plays the title role of the enduringly influential Greek philosopher in 'Socrates,' a world-premiere play by actor Tim Blake Nelson.
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 ...