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socrates

/ˈsɒk.rə.tiːz/

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noun

/ˈsɒk.rə.tiːz/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к древнеафинскому философу, известному как учитель Платона и Ксенофонта, жившему с 470 по 399 год до н.э.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Athenian philosopher, known as the teacher of Plato and Xenophon, who lived from 470 to 399 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Greek philosopherB2formal

    A classical Greek philosopher from Athens, credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, known for the Socratic method of questioning.

    ruДревнегреческий философ

    • Socrates is considered a pivotal figure in the history of philosophy.
    • He taught Plato and Xenophon through dialogue and inquiry.
    • The Socratic method involves asking questions to stimulate critical thinking.
Forms
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  • socrates's possessive singular form