
FAQ About Socrates

What is known about Socrates' early life?
Much of Socrates' early life remains obscure. He was born around 470 BC in Athens and was the son of a sculptor, Sophroniscus, and a midwife, Phaenarete. He worked as a stone mason for many years before devoting his life to philosophy. Details of his personal life are sparse and often reconstructed through biographies written by his students.