Socrates made significant contributions to ethics through his dialectical method—the Socratic method—which emphasized questioning and critical thinking. He encouraged individuals to seek wisdom and understand the nature of justice, virtue, and the good life through dialogue. Rather than providing direct answers, Socrates posed provocative questions to stimulate moral reasoning and self-examination. His belief that an unexamined life is not worth living underscores the importance of introspection in ethical decision-making. Socratic ideas laid the groundwork for future philosophers, fostering discussions that remain central to contemporary moral philosophy.