苏格拉底什么人?
Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher who is credited with laying the fundamentals (基础) of modern Western philosophy.
苏格拉底是古希腊哲学家，被誉为现代西方哲学的奠基人。
He is a mysterious figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his most famous student Plato.
他是一个谜一般的人物，人们主要通过后期的一些古典作家的叙述，尤其是他最著名的学生柏拉图的作品去了解他。
Socrates has become well known for his contribution to the field of ethics.
苏格拉底以他对伦理学的贡献而闻名。
His method of teaching, known as the Socratic Method, by asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to explain ideas remains a commonly used tool in a wide range of discussions.
他的教学法亦称为苏格拉底法，即通过提问和回答来激发批判性思维以及阐述观点。该方法在各种讨论中仍被普遍使用。
He also made important and lasting contributions to the field of epistemology (认识论) and logic, and the influence of his ideas and approach remains a strong foundation for Western philosophy that followed.
他还在认识论和逻辑领域作出了重大而深远的贡献。他的思想和方法所带来的影响一直是后来的西方哲学的坚实基础。
Socrates was the most colorful figure in the history of ancient philosophy.
苏格拉底是古代哲学史上最丰富多彩的人物。
His fame was widespread in his own time, and his name soon became a household word although he constructed no philosophical system, established no school, and founded no sect (宗派).
他在他那个时代已威名远扬。虽然他未曾建立什么哲学体系，未曾设立什么学派，也未曾创立什么宗派，但他的名字很快就变得家喻户晓了。
