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Socrates (c. 469–399 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher from Athens, widely regarded as one of the founders of Western philosophy.
The Socratic method (elenchus) — a form of cooperative dialogue using questions and answers to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas.
Socrates believed that written words could not adequately convey philosophical truth; he preferred live dialectical conversation where ideas could be tested in real time.
It expresses Socratic ignorance — the idea that true wisdom begins with recognizing the limits of one's own knowledge.
He was sentenced to death by an Athenian jury in 399 BCE and executed by drinking hemlock, after being convicted of impiety and corrupting the youth.