Abstract

Along with being a Greek philosopher, Socrates was also considered an oral philosopher. He preferred to ask more and answer the truth, through questions and answers. Because he considered it his duty to reveal the ignorance of people who present themselves as scientists for their entire lives. But he himself never fought for giving himself to scientists. Our knowledge about Socrates is the conclusion of other people who are aware of his activities and work through stories about him. That is why we do not know enough about Socrates and do not have reliable information. But in order to know Socrates, we have no other way but to believe in the stories and words of the disciples, followers and even enemies of the scientist. The article presents the views of three different figures on the personality of Socrates. The first view is about Socrates provided by Xenophon. Socrates according to Xenophon, he was a highly moral, believe and ascetic person. The second view is Plato's Socrates. According to Plato, he was an exalted and reliable person with great ideas. The third view is Aristotle. His conclusions about Socrates differ sharply from the praising conclusions of Xenophon and Plato.