A philosopher, Socrates was born in 470 BCE in Athens, Greece, and passed away in 399 BC.
Do you know that before he became a philosopher and teacher, Socrates had taken up masonry and sculpting as his profession to sustain a livelihood?
Known as the Father of Western Philosophy, Socrates was an enigmatic yet controversial figure in Athens, who was considered a man of great insight, wisdom and argumentative skills. Through his student, Plato, Socrates is said to have influenced modern thought, especially through works like ‘Apology of Socrates’ among others.
Famous Quote: “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.”
