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Socrates (470-399 BC)
Socrates was born to a poor Athenian family in 470 BC He spent most of

his time teaching others. One of his pupils was Plato. Socrates was a believer in

absolute truth rather than relative truth. His main interest was the process by

which people learned how to think for themselves.

He would usually talk to whoever would take the time to listen. He asked

many questions and criticized answers. His style of conversation has been given the

name Socratic dialogue. Socrates would often ask students questions without giving

them answers. When the students did give answers, he opposed them with clear

logical arguments. This method forced his students to defend their statements and

to clarify their thinking.

Socrates was the wisest philosopher of his time. He was one of three great

teachers of ancient Greece. Socrates was short and fat, with a snub nose and wide

mouth. Despite his ugly appearance, many said......

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