Re: Good philosophical works
^ There's no instance in history which gives a hint that Socrates was a Prophet. Yes, he was a learned man and a master of different contemporary philosophical sciences.
It should be argued that the role of Socrates in history has been largely inflated due to Plato's reverance for his master and partly due to over attention paid to Greek Philosophy by Western scholars till to date.
If you read Plato's "The Republic", you would notice that Socrates had dialogues with different personalities of his time on intriguing issues. Many scholars hold that these are not Socrates' own words, rather these are Plato's words which are articulated in the language and diction of his master.
Also remember that Socrates was more good at articulation and less at genuine arguing. Or should I say that he was more a player of words than a proponent of philosophical labyrinths. He could logically prove that it is day when it was night, and night when it was mid-day, and no one could possibly counter his arguments.
If you ask my opinion, among Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, I hold Aristotle in high esteem and regard him more learned and wise then both of his predecessors.
Blessed be. . .