Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Athens during the 5th century BCE. He didn’t write down any of his teachings, yet his ideas shaped Western philosophy. His influence comes through his students, mainly Plato, who recorded his dialogues. Despite his impact, Socrates remains an enigma—both revered and misunderstood.
The name Pythagoras might bring to mind dusty geometry textbooks and the infamous Pythagorean theorem. But the man behind the math was more than just a numbers guy—he was a philosopher, a mystic, and the leader of an enigmatic secret society. The cult of Pythagoras blended mathematics with spirituality, shaping Western thought in ways still…