Welcome to the Socrates Project.

The Socrates Project is a private educational initiative spearheaded by Nikolai Bachter. Its aim is twofold: to pool top-quality resources about the life and philosophy of Socrates, and to make these materials accessible to a broader audience in a structured, thoughtful way.

Launched in August 2025, the project continues to evolve—responding to new questions, refining its pathways, and expanding its reach.

You might be here because you're just starting out in philosophy and need a compass. Or perhaps you're a student working on an essay, a lifelong learner drawn to Socrates’ enigmatic presence, or someone searching for wisdom in the art of living. Maybe you're a professional looking to sharpen your critical thinking. Whatever your path, you're not alone—and you're not without obstacles.

Socrates is elusive. We don’t have his own writings, and everything in his philosophy seems to connect to everything else. Scholarly resources are often locked behind academic walls or written in dense prose. Online content is fragmented, unreliable, and rarely offers a coherent overview. Even good books can be hard to find or afford.

That’s where the Socrates Project comes in. It was created to lower these barriers and offer a structured, accessible way into Socratic thought. By originating proprietary content and curating high-quality third-party materials, the project amplifies expert voices while guiding learners through the complexity and beauty of Socrates’ philosophy. Whether you're here for a single insight or a deeper philosophical journey, this is a space designed to support inquiry, not overwhelm it.

The Life and Philosophy of Socrates—a Udemy course created by Nikolai Bachter—is currently the primary and tangible outcome of this initiative. It’s where the magic happens—or at least where your philosophical journey could begin.