However, he was deeply interested in many areas of knowledge, including:
* Ethics: He was most famous for his focus on moral philosophy, searching for the true meaning of concepts like virtue, justice, and happiness.
* Politics: Socrates was very critical of Athenian democracy and believed that only wise and virtuous leaders should govern.
* Logic and Reasoning: He emphasized the importance of critical thinking and questioning everything, including assumptions.
* Knowledge: He famously said, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." He believed that true knowledge comes from self-examination and questioning everything.
While he didn't study in a formal way, his discussions and teachings laid the groundwork for Western philosophy and influenced thinkers for centuries to come.