Philosopher · 470 BC – 399 BC
Socrates
Little-Known Facts
- Socrates served as a hoplite soldier and was praised for his courage at the Battle of Potidaea.
- He claimed to be guided by an inner 'daimonion', a divine warning voice.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Socrates write any books?
No. Everything we know about Socrates comes from others — chiefly Plato and Xenophon — which is known as 'the Socratic problem'.