Socrates was a Greek Philosopher and one of the very few individuals who shaped the Western thought
Most information from Socrates are second hand and from the writings of his student Plato
Socratic method
An idea is tested by asking series of questions to determine underlying beliefs and the extent of knowledge to guide the person toward better understanding
Some of Socrates' ideas
The soul is immortal
The care of the soul is the task of philosophy
Virtue is necessary to attain happiness
Socrates believed that philosophy has a very important role to play in the lives of the people
Socrates: '"the unexamined life is not worth living"'
Socrates said that self-knowledge or the examination of one's self, as well as the question about how one ought to live one's life, are important
Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart and allowsinvoluntary contraction.
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons and allow voluntary movement.
