pre-socratic

[Rihanna]

before the time of Socrates

[Kai]

any philosopher who lived before Socrates

[psycho]

Any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers, viz. Thales (circa 624–546 BC), Anaximander (circa 610–546 BC), Anaximenes (circa 585–525 BC), Pythagoras (circa 576–495 BC), Xenophanes (circa 570–480 BC), Heraclitus (circa 535–475 BC), Parmenides (early-5 century BC), Anaxagoras (circa 500–428 BC), Empedocles (circa 490–430 BC), and Democritus (circa 460–370 BC).

[Thomassew]

Existing in Ancient Greece before the flourishing of the philosopher Socrates (circa 469–399 BC).

[MonicaLes]

Pre-Socratic refers to ancient Greek philosophers who lived and philosophized before the time of Socratic philosopher Socrates (circa 469-399 BC). These philosophers are known for their inquiries into subjects such as cosmology, metaphysics, and the nature of reality. As a group, they largely set the foundations for Western philosophy. However, their works are mainly known through later summaries and discussions rather than direct writings. Pre-Socratic philosophers include figures like Heraclitus, Pythagoras, and Thales of Miletus.