Who is sorates?

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher, often regarded as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE and is best known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology, as well as his method of dialogue known as the Socratic method, which involves asking probing questions to stimulate critical thinking. Socrates wrote no texts himself; much of what we know about him comes from the works of his students, particularly Plato. He was sentenced to death for allegedly corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety, choosing to accept his fate rather than flee.