Sócrates (en. Socrates)

/ˈsokratɛs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Philosopher of classical Athens known for his method of dialogue and teaching.
Socrates is famous for his maieutic method that helps people find the truth.
Sócrates es famoso por su método mayéutico que ayuda a las personas a encontrar la verdad.
Representative of critical thought and ethics in philosophy.
The philosophy of Socrates emphasizes the importance of ethics and reason.
La filosofía de Sócrates enfatiza la importancia de la ética y la razón.
A person who questions norms and seeks a deeper understanding of life.
In today's society, we can find many who consider themselves disciples of Socrates.
En la sociedad actual, podemos encontrar a muchos que se consideran discípulos de Sócrates.

Etymology

From the Greek Σωκράτης (Sōkrátēs), composed of 'sōs' meaning 'health' and 'kratos' meaning 'power'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Socrates in the cave
It refers to Plato's allegory of the cave, where perception of reality is questioned.
Sócrates en la caverna
know thyself
A famous Socratic maxim that invites inner reflection.
conócete a ti mismo
the Socratic dialogue
A teaching method based on questions and answers to stimulate critical thinking.
el diálogo socrático

Related Words

plato
Greek philosopher, disciple of Socrates, known for his dialogues and theories about ideas.
platón
maieutics
Socrates' teaching method that consists of guiding individuals to discover their own answers.
mayéutica
ethics
A branch of philosophy that studies morality and the principles regulating human behavior.
ética

Slang Meanings

To be a critical thinker
He is a true Socrates, always questioning the things that others accept without thinking.
Él es un verdadero Sócrates, siempre cuestionando las cosas que los demás aceptan sin pensar.
To ask deep questions
In that conversation, she took on the role of Socrates, probing into the reasons for his decision.
En esa conversación, ella adoptó el papel de Sócrates, indagando en los motivos de su decisión.