Was Socrates betrayed by Plato and Aristotle?

It's an interesting question, betrayed is a strong word; Plato admired Socrates for his brilliance, but that does not necessarily mean he agreed with him. Over the course of his life Plato developed his own philosophies, which were almost certainly not Socratic. read more

It's an interesting question, betrayed is a strong word; Plato admired Socrates for his brilliance, but that does not necessarily mean he agreed with him. Over the course of his life Plato developed his own philosophies, which were almost certainly not Socratic. read more

Much of Western philosophy finds its basis in the thoughts and teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. You can’t begin a study of world philosophy without talking about these guys: the Big Three ancient Greek philosophers. Socrates: Athens’ street-corner philosopher. Socrates was the big-city philosopher in ancient Athens. read more

Although there were Greek philosophers before their respective births, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are the only three worth focusing on during this period. Socrates, born in Athens in 470 BC, is often credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. read more