Ancient Greece Philosophy
I can explain the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Learning Target:
In the beginning . . .
•Greeks asked questions such as, •“Where did the
Earth come from?”
Mythology
How did they answer these questions?
Philosophy:
•“Love of wisdom”
•Science, not myths!
•Lived during Golden Age of Athens•Encouraged others to examine the way they lived their lives by questioning•Plato’s teacher•Executed by Athenians
Socrates469 BC - 399 BC
•Student of Socrates•Angry about his death, so hated democracy•Thought philosophers should be in charge
•Wanted to people to spend their lives training to be good people•Teacher of Aristotle
Plato
•Student of Plato• Led philosophy to modern scientific research•Encouraged people to observe the world around them and come to logical conclusions•Didn’t think all people were equal•Alexander the Great’s Teacher
Aristotle
Philosophers of Greece
A Closer Look1. Read the quote and discuss
with your group.2. Come to a consensus on the essence of its meaning.3. Write this meaning down on your sheet.4. Share your insights with the class.