Name: Socrates
Lived: c. 469–399 BC, Athens, Greece
Known for: Classical Greek philosopher and teacher of Plato
Famous for: Founder of the Socratic method; emphasized self-examination, ethics, and the pursuit of truth
Note: The phrase “The unexamined life is not worth living” is a direct quote from Socrates, recorded in Plato’s Apology (38a) during his trial in 399 BC. It captures his core belief that reflection, questioning, and the pursuit of wisdom are what give life true meaning.