What major Greek philosophers were Socrates' contemporaries?

We know from their own writings (and other sources) that both Plato and Xenophon were contemporaries of Socrates. Plato's dialogues have Socrates actively debating with Gorgias, Protagoras and Parmenides. read more

We know from their own writings (and other sources) that both Plato and Xenophon were contemporaries of Socrates. Plato’s dialogues have Socrates actively debating with Gorgias, Protagoras and Parmenides. Each of these philosopher’s give their name to a Platonic dialogue. Plato’s Phaedo has a Pythagorean philosopher named Echecrates. read more

Socrates (469/470-399 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and is considered the father of western philosophy. Plato was his most famous student and would teach Aristotle who would then tutor Alexander the Great. read more

Britannica Classics: Plato's Apology: The Life and Teachings of Socrates Philosopher and educator Mortimer J. Adler discussing Socrates as a man, a teacher, and a philosopher, with reenactments by Tony Van Bridge (as Socrates) and others. read more