Socrates
An ancient Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions and was sentenced to death for his ideas.
What is it?
Socrates (c. 470–399 BCE) was a philosopher from Athens, Greece. He is known for the Socratic method—asking questions to help people think more deeply. He didn't write books; we know about him from his students, especially Plato. Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth and not believing in the city's gods. He was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock poison. He accepted his punishment calmly and spent his last hours discussing philosophy with his friends. This scene is shown in the painting "The Death of Socrates."
Why it matters
Socrates is one of the founders of Western philosophy. His way of questioning and thinking critically is still used in schools today. His story teaches us about standing up for our beliefs, even when it's hard.
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苏格拉底
一位古希腊哲学家，通过提问来教学，并因他的思想被判处死刑。
这是什么？
苏格拉底（约公元前470–399年）是来自希腊雅典的哲学家。他以苏格拉底方法闻名——通过提问帮助人们更深入地思考。他没有写书；我们从他的学生（尤其是柏拉图）那里了解他。苏格拉底被指控腐蚀青年和不敬神明。他被判处喝毒芹汁死刑。他平静地接受了惩罚，并花了最后几个小时与朋友们讨论哲学。这一场景在画作《苏格拉底之死》中有所描绘。
为什么重要
苏格拉底是西方哲学的奠基人之一。他的提问和批判性思考方式至今仍在学校中使用。他的故事教会我们即使困难也要坚持自己的信念。
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