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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Sokrates was born c. 470 BCE to {{Wiki\|Sophroniscus}}, a stoneworker, and {{Wiki\|Phaenarete}}, a midwife, in {{Wiki\|Alopece}}, [[Athens]]. With his family fairly well off, Sokrates was free to explore his education unconcerned by financial concerns. Spreading his wisdom as much as he could, Sokrates became the teacher of many important figures. Among which were [[Plato]],<ref name="ACReb DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Sokrates]]</ref> and Alkibiades, a relative of [[Perikles]] who ruled Athens during its {{Wiki\|Athens in the 5th century BC\|golden age}}. In time, he became part of Perikles' inner circle, befriending numerous intellect individuals.<ref name="Symposium">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Perikles's Symposium]]</ref>		Sokrates was born c. 470 BCE to {{Wiki\|Sophroniscus}}, a stoneworker, and {{Wiki\|Phaenarete}}, a midwife, in {{Wiki\|Alopece}}, [[Athens]]. With his family fairly well off, Sokrates was free to explore his education unconcerned by financial concerns. Spreading his wisdom as much as he could, Sokrates became the teacher of many important figures. Among which were [[Plato]],<ref name="ACReb DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Sokrates]]</ref> and Alkibiades, a relative of [[Perikles]] who ruled Athens during its {{Wiki\|Athens in the 5th century BC\|golden age}}. In time, he became part of Perikles' inner circle, befriending numerous intellect individuals.<ref name="Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Perikles's Symposium]]</ref>

	===Befriending Kassandra===		===Befriending Kassandra===
	{{Dialogue\|Kassandra\|Who are you?\|Sokrates\|Ask anyone and they'll tell you Sokrates, but a name gives you nothing. Our actions determine who we are, and every action has its pleasures and its price. With that said, then, who do you claim to be?\|Sokrates meeting Kassandra, 431 BCE.\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey\|Ostracized}}		{{Dialogue\|Kassandra\|Who are you?\|Sokrates\|Ask anyone and they'll tell you Sokrates, but a name gives you nothing. Our actions determine who we are, and every action has its pleasures and its price. With that said, then, who do you claim to be?\|Sokrates meeting Kassandra, 431 BCE.\|Assassin's Creed: Odyssey\|Ostracized}}
	In 431 BCE, Sokrates was present at the [[Bouleuterion of Athens]], witnessing his mentor and fellow philosopher [[Anaxagoras]] being ostracized from the ''[[polis]]'' through a vote. There, Sokrate met the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], aware then she manipulated the votes which led to Anaxagoras's ostracism. Sokrates later bid the ''misthios'' farewell to attend an upcoming symposium at Perikles' [[Perikles' Residence\|residence]].<ref name="Ostracized">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Ostracized]]</ref>		In 431 BCE, Sokrates was present at the [[Bouleuterion of Athens]], witnessing his mentor and fellow philosopher [[Anaxagoras]] being ostracized from the ''[[polis]]'' through a vote. There, Sokrate met the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], aware then she manipulated the votes which led to Anaxagoras's ostracism. Sokrates later bid the ''misthios'' farewell to attend an upcoming symposium at Perikles' [[Perikles' Residence\|residence]].<ref name="Ostracized">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Ostracized]]</ref>

	Later on at the symposium, Sokrates participated in a debate on the nature with rulers with [[Thrasymachos]]. The two were later greeted by Kassandra, who managed to gain access to the symposium by helping Perikles with various errands. They were soon interrupted with arrival of [[Aspasia]], Perikles' partner.<ref name="Symposium" />		Later on at the symposium, Sokrates participated in a debate on the nature with rulers with [[Thrasymachos]]. The two were later greeted by Kassandra, who managed to gain access to the symposium by helping Perikles with various errands. They were soon interrupted with arrival of [[Aspasia]], Perikles' partner.<ref name="Symposium" />

	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Sokrates visited the [[Silver Islands]] around the same time as Kassandra. He posed her a dilemma.<ref name="The Sokratic Method">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Sokratic Method]]</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], Sokrates visited the [[Silver Islands]] around the same time as Kassandra. He posed her a dilemma.<ref name="The Sokratic Method">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Sokratic Method]]</ref>

	After the rebellion had overthrown the Athenian rule on the Silver Islands, Sokrates joined the celebrations, talking with interested citizens.<ref name="ANtR">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A Night to Remember (Odyssey)\|A Night to Remember]]</ref>		After the rebellion had overthrown the Athenian rule on the Silver Islands, Sokrates joined the celebrations, talking with interested citizens.<ref name="ANtR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[A Night to Remember (Odyssey)\|A Night to Remember]]</ref>

	===Rebellion against Kleon===		===Rebellion against Kleon===
	During the [[Plague of Athens\|plague]] in Athens, Sokrates was observing the situation and people there. He witnessed the death of Perikles and decided to remain in the city in order to oppose the rhetoric of [[Kleon]], the new leader of Athens and a [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)\|Sage]] of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who had taken power after [[Alexios\|Deimos]] murdered Perikles.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref> Later around 425 BCE, Sokrates and [[Aristophanes]] assisted Kassandra in tarnishing Kleon's reputation.<ref name="Resistance">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Resistance (Odyssey)\|The Resistance]]</ref>		During the [[Plague of Athens\|plague]] in Athens, Sokrates was observing the situation and people there. He witnessed the death of Perikles and decided to remain in the city in order to oppose the rhetoric of [[Kleon]], the new leader of Athens and a [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)\|Sage]] of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who had taken power after [[Alexios\|Deimos]] murdered Perikles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Athens's Last Hope]]</ref> Later around 425 BCE, Sokrates and [[Aristophanes]] assisted Kassandra in tarnishing Kleon's reputation.<ref name="Resistance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Resistance (Odyssey)\|The Resistance]]</ref>

	===Influence and legacy===		===Influence and legacy===

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	Sokrates is a historical figure introduced in the 2018 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where he was voiced by [[Daniel Matmor]].		Sokrates is a historical figure introduced in the 2018 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where he was voiced by [[Daniel Matmor]].

	Sokrates was famous for having introduced the {{Wiki\|Socratic method}}, a form of argumentative dialogue which employed a process of question and answering to draw out ~~underlying~~ {{Wiki\|presupposition}}s in one's beliefs. His interactions with the player in ''Odyssey'' as a friend of the protagonist recreate his notorious habit of subjecting friends and strangers everywhere to this method of inquiry. Key to his approach was not to assert normative claims himself but to stimulate critical thinking and discover logical contradictions no matter the other party's position.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}} True to this, in various moral dilemmas the player finds themselves in across the game's quests, no matter the player's choice, Socrates will question their reasoning in a way that may come across as contrarian.		Sokrates was famous for having introduced the {{Wiki\|Socratic method}}, a form of argumentative dialogue which employed a process of question and answering to draw out underlying {{Wiki\|presupposition}}s in one's beliefs. His interactions with the player in ''Odyssey'' as a friend of the protagonist recreate his notorious habit of subjecting friends and strangers everywhere to this method of inquiry. Key to his approach was not to assert normative claims himself but to stimulate critical thinking and discover logical contradictions no matter the other party's position.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}} True to this, in various moral dilemmas the player finds themselves in across the game's quests, no matter the player's choice, Socrates will question their reasoning in a way that may come across as contrarian.

	Much of what is known of Socrates, his philosophy, and his behavior comes from the works of his pupil Plato, who immortalized him. His {{Wiki\|Socratic dialogues}}, most notably ''{{Wiki\|Apology (Plato)\|Apology}}'', relates how Socrates earned the ire of a significant segment of Athenian society through his Socratic method, and this led to his {{Wiki\|Trial of Socrates\|trial for impiety and corruption}} and execution in 399 BCE.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}}		Much of what is known of Socrates, his philosophy, and his behavior comes from the works of his pupil Plato, who immortalized him. His {{Wiki\|Socratic dialogues}}, most notably ''{{Wiki\|Apology (Plato)\|Apology}}'', relates how Socrates earned the ire of a significant segment of Athenian society through his Socratic method, and this led to his {{Wiki\|Trial of Socrates\|trial for impiety and corruption}} and execution in 399 BCE.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}}

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	Sokrates is a historical figure introduced in the 2018 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where he was voiced by [[Daniel Matmor]].		Sokrates is a historical figure introduced in the 2018 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', where he was voiced by [[Daniel Matmor]].

	Sokrates was famous for having introduced the {{Wiki\|Socratic method}}, a form of argumentative dialogue which employed a process of question and answering to draw out underlying {{Wiki\|~~presuppositions~~}} in one's beliefs. His interactions with the player in ''Odyssey'' as a friend of the protagonist recreate his notorious habit of subjecting friends and strangers everywhere to this method of inquiry. Key to his approach was not to assert normative claims himself but to stimulate critical thinking and discover logical contradictions no matter the other party's position.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}} True to this, in various moral dilemmas the player finds themselves in across the game's quests, no matter the player's choice, Socrates will question their reasoning in a way that may come across as contrarian.		Sokrates was famous for having introduced the {{Wiki\|Socratic method}}, a form of argumentative dialogue which employed a process of question and answering to draw out underlying {{Wiki\|presupposition}}s in one's beliefs. His interactions with the player in ''Odyssey'' as a friend of the protagonist recreate his notorious habit of subjecting friends and strangers everywhere to this method of inquiry. Key to his approach was not to assert normative claims himself but to stimulate critical thinking and discover logical contradictions no matter the other party's position.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}} True to this, in various moral dilemmas the player finds themselves in across the game's quests, no matter the player's choice, Socrates will question their reasoning in a way that may come across as contrarian.

	Much of what is known of Socrates, his philosophy, and his behavior comes from the works of his pupil Plato, who immortalized him. His {{Wiki\|Socratic dialogues}}, most notably ''{{Wiki\|Apology (Plato)\|Apology}}'', relates how Socrates earned the ire of a significant segment of Athenian society through his Socratic method, and this led to his {{Wiki\|Trial of Socrates\|trial for impiety and corruption}} and execution in 399 BCE.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}}		Much of what is known of Socrates, his philosophy, and his behavior comes from the works of his pupil Plato, who immortalized him. His {{Wiki\|Socratic dialogues}}, most notably ''{{Wiki\|Apology (Plato)\|Apology}}'', relates how Socrates earned the ire of a significant segment of Athenian society through his Socratic method, and this led to his {{Wiki\|Trial of Socrates\|trial for impiety and corruption}} and execution in 399 BCE.{{Fact\|25 March 2020}}
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Sokrates was born c. 470 BCE to {{Wiki\|Sophroniscus}}, a stoneworker, and {{Wiki\|Phaenarete}}, a midwife, in {{Wiki\|Alopece}}, [[Athens]]. With his family fairly well off, Sokrates was free to explore his education unconcerned by financial concerns. Spreading his wisdom as much as he could, Sokrates became the teacher of many important figures. Among which were [[Plato]],<ref name="ACReb DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Sokrates]]</ref> and Alkibiades, a relative of [[Perikles]] who ruled Athens during its {{Wiki\|~~Fifth-~~century ~~Athens~~\|golden age}}. In time, he became part of Perikles' inner circle, befriending numerous intellect individuals.<ref name="Symposium">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Perikles's Symposium]]</ref>		Sokrates was born c. 470 BCE to {{Wiki\|Sophroniscus}}, a stoneworker, and {{Wiki\|Phaenarete}}, a midwife, in {{Wiki\|Alopece}}, [[Athens]]. With his family fairly well off, Sokrates was free to explore his education unconcerned by financial concerns. Spreading his wisdom as much as he could, Sokrates became the teacher of many important figures. Among which were [[Plato]],<ref name="ACReb DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – [[Database: Sokrates]]</ref> and Alkibiades, a relative of [[Perikles]] who ruled Athens during its {{Wiki\|Athens in the 5th century BC\|golden age}}. In time, he became part of Perikles' inner circle, befriending numerous intellect individuals.<ref name="Symposium">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Perikles's Symposium]]</ref>

	===Befriending Kassandra===		===Befriending Kassandra===

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 == Personality and characteristics==
 As an exceptional rhetorician who dominated political debates, Sokrates earned the respect of the intelligentsia of Athens. He was a fervent advocate of the democratic principles of his native state,<ref name="ACOd"/> and his prolific contributions to the philosophical tradition of Greece has left a lasting legacy which continued to reverberate as late as the days of the [[Ottoman Empire]] and beyond.<ref name="ACR" /> Outspoken and courageous, he also boasted an extraordinary capacity for liquor.<ref name="ACOd"/>
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 ACRebellion Profile - Sokrates.png|Sokrates's avatar in ''Rebellion''{{'}}s character menu
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	ACOd-ANtR-Sokrates.jpg\|Sokrates at the party on Mykonos		ACOd-ANtR-Sokrates.jpg\|Sokrates at the party on Mykonos
	ACOd-Sokrates-plague.jpg\|Sokrates in Athens during the plague		ACOd-Sokrates-plague.jpg\|Sokrates in Athens during the plague
			ACReb - Sokrates.png\|Sokrates as he appears in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion\|Rebellion]]''
	ACRebellion Profile - Sokrates.png\|Sokrates's avatar in ''Rebellion''{{'}}s character menu		ACRebellion Profile - Sokrates.png\|Sokrates's avatar in ''Rebellion''{{'}}s character menu
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			ACRebellion Profile - Sokrates.png\|Sokrates's avatar in ''Rebellion''{{'}}s character menu
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' (novel)]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' (novel)]]
			*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Where's the Assassin?]]'' {{c\|non-canonical appearance}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Where's the Assassin?]]'' {{c\|non-canonical appearance}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''