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Socrates: The Ancient Greek Philosopher & His Legacy

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  Philosophy The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates had a profound influence on Western philosophy with his Socratic method of critical thinking and moral philosophy. Updated: Mar 27, 2025 written by  Tim Lake,   MA Philosophy, Science, and Religion (In-Progress), MA Jazz Performance Like Share Cite summary Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who lived in Athens in the 5th century BCE and was executed by the leaders of the Athenian democracy for some of his more radical opinions. He employed the Socratic Method of philosophical questioning to stimulate dialogue and critical thinking to “teach” students how to think. Unlike contemporary philosophers who were also mathematicians and scientists, Socrates was principally focused on moral philosophy and how to live and virtuous and fulfilling life. Socrates left no written records of his philosophy, and most of what we know comes from Plato, who was a student of Socrates and used him as a mouthpiece in his  Di...

Who Was Homer, and Why Is He Important?

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  Answers Homer was the ancient Greek writer who brought us Odyssey and the Iliad. We uncover some key facts on one of history’s most influential poets. Published: Jun 3, 2022 written by  Rosie Lesso ,  MA Contemporary Art Theory, BA Fine Art Like Share Cite   Homer is the ancient Greek writer behind the  Iliad  and the  Odyssey , two of the most iconic poems of all time. Through these epic poems he took us on the journey of  Odysseus  as he struggled to find his way back home after the  Trojan War,  battling against  sea monsters , temptresses, beasts and more along the way. But who was the real man behind these legendary stories? Not much is known about Homer’s life, but historians have tried to piece together a picture of who he might have been. We uncover some little-known facts about his life, and why he remains so important today.   Homer Was One of the Most Important Writers of Ancient Greece Marble terminal bu...