Question

Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?

Socrates developed a theory about the universe.
Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.
Socrates wrote a book on the principles of geometry.
Socrates built an advanced version of the astrolabe.

Answer 1

Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.

He used the Socratic method—careful questioning and dialogue—to expose assumptions and pursue definitions and moral truth, rather than writing books or building instruments.