Words: 1290|Pages: 3|7 min read Published: Dec 16, 2021 Table of contentsIntroductionSocrates and the Sophists: summaryConclusionIntroductionSocrates is known as one of the first philosophers in Western philosophy to dedicate his life to the study of human nature. Furthermore, he believes that human beings are rational, and that pursuing the truth is the most rational thing humans can do to truly live as human beings and care for their souls. The similarities and the differences among many types of new educators appearing in the fifth century in Athens, particularly between Socrates and Sophists, is a huge topic even today. It also leads to the indistinguishability of the citizens of ancient Athens between him and the Sophists, which eventually causes Socrates’ death. As a consequence, a comparison of similarities and differences between Socrates and Sophists will be discussed in this essay in order to further understand their different approaches and purposes to human excellence.Say n...
