Socrates, philosopher: “Prefer knowledge to wealth, for the one is transitory, the other perpetual”

The renowned Athenian thinker already asked in antiquity which had greater value: money or knowledge, and reached the following conclusion.

Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's lif…

Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, born in Athens around 470 BC, profoundly shaped modern thought on life and knowledge.

Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing'

Quote of the day: Socrates did not document his teachings. All that is known about him comes from the accounts of Plato and ...

Quote of the day by Socrates: I know that I am intelligent, because I... Greek philosopher’s inspiring words on knowledge and wisdom

Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, renowned for his method of questioning, believed true intelligence stems from ...
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Why Socrates was right about free speech

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Death of Socrates (detail, 1787), Jacques-Louis David - Getty Philosophers are constitutively irritating: this is both their ...
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‘Socrates: The Barefoot Philosopher’ book review: Vijay Tankha paints a nuanced portrait of the unyielding questioner

The Barefoot Philosopher, Vijay Tankha embraces this uncertainty instead of trying to eliminate it. The result is an engaging ...
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Socrates in Love by Armand D'Angour review – the making of a philosopher

Was Socrates really turned on to philosophy due to unrequited desire? This is an erudite guide to the intellectual culture of classical Athens What do we know for sure about Socrates? Perhaps his ...

Quote of the day by ancient philosopher, Socrates: "Beauty is the bait which with delight..."

This iconic quote by Socrates explores the enduring power of beauty and attraction. Learn its philosophical message, ...