Socrates | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy website provides a comprehensive overview of the life, thought, and method of Socrates, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophical tradition. The article includes sections on his biography, the philosophical problems surrounding his life, his views on ethics and politics, and the influence he had on other philosophers throughout history. It also discusses the Socratic method of questioning and answering, often referred to as the elenchus.