Socrates was a great Greek (Athenian) philosopher around 469 BC – 399 BC. He is known as one of the most important figures and one of the founders of European philosophy. Socrates never wrote philosophical texts. All extant writings and everything about Socrates, such as his life and philosophy, come from the writings of his students, mainly Plato. In Plato's eyes, Socrates was an idol, a saint, a prophet, and a master of philosophy.1 However, others considered him a pathetic, ugly, and boring man. The reason people didn't like him was because his mission in life was to approach people in prestigious positions and experts in their field and question them until he proved all their beliefs were false (prove them that they were wrong). people and making them doubt and contradict themselves has been identified as the Socratic method which is said to have inspired the well-known scientific method. He believed that the greatest quality of man is to examine himself and others, to always try to grow and reach his greatest potential. He said: “An unexamined life is not worth living.” »2. He believed himself to be a moral hero, a teacher of the people of Athens, and a messenger/prophet of the gods of Athens. This will be developed in more detail in this essay with sources mainly from the Apology and Crito. The Apology is considered the most authentic surviving version of Socrates' defense as presented to the Athenian Council. The words were not recorded at the same time as the trial was taking place, when Socrates was giving his speech. However, it is said that Plato was present at the court and so gave an account in the Apology of Socrates' words, or at least of what he remembered. ...... middle of paper ...... crates died with pride, without trying to escape it and this, later, made the people of Athens regret his death and allow others like him to live in security. He had strong convictions and his last wish to the judges was to watch over his children and never let them stray from their primary goal, virtue.Works cited1. Brun, Jean (1978 (sixth edition)). Socrates. University Presses of France. p. 39-40. ISBN2-13-035620-6. (French)2. Course notes3. Apology 21a-c, The Trial and Death of Socrates, 3rd edition, by Plato4. Apology 32c-e, The Trial and Death of Socrates, 3rd edition, by Plato5. Crito 44c/47a-e, The trial and death of Socrates, 3rd edition, by Plato6. Apology 33a, The Trial and Death of Socrates, 3rd edition, by Plato7. Apology 30d-e, The Trial and Death of Socrates, 3rd edition, by Plato- Class notes and readings from Apology and Crito.