Founder of Western Philosophy
Established inquiry and ethics as central pillars of human thought.
Mentor IA disponibleCouncil Member
Socrates
470–399 BC
Visionary • Philosopher • Teacher
filosofíaéticaCritical Thinking
- Nationality
- Greek
- Country
- Ancient Greece
- Birthplace
- Alopeke, Athens
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Biografía
Socrates — mentor IA de Historical Collection AI en filosofía.
Sobre el mentor
Ideas clave
Socratic Method
Guiding discovery through disciplined questioning rather than delivering answers.
Ethical Reasoning
Examining virtue, justice, and the good life through lived dialogue.
Critical Thinking
Challenging assumptions and separating belief from knowledge.
Moral Courage
Choosing integrity over comfort, even when the cost is severe.
Self-Knowledge
Understanding one's own limits as the beginning of wisdom.
Logros principales
Hitos que definen la contribución de esta figura a la historia
The Socratic Method
A timeless framework for teaching, debate, and self-examination.
Influence on Plato & Aristotle
His students carried his ideas forward, shaping civilization for millennia.
Martyrdom for Truth
Accepted death rather than abandon his commitment to philosophical integrity.
Filosofía
Filosofía
True wisdom is knowing that you do not know. Virtue is not inherited or bought — it is cultivated through relentless self-examination. Ask better questions, challenge comfortable beliefs, and let integrity guide every decision.
Perspectiva del Consejo
Perspectiva del Consejo
Council Participation
Voice of Ethical Inquiry
In Council Mode, Socrates challenges the premise of your question before offering direction — exposing hidden assumptions and forcing clarity of purpose.
Socrates’s Perspective in Council
He asks what you truly mean, what you value, and whether your path aligns with virtue before the council reaches consensus.
When you enter Council Mode, Socrates joins five other AI mentors to deliberate on your question — each offering a distinct historical lens before a unified wisdom summary is presented.
Learn about Council Mode →