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Greek Achievements

Greek Achievements. Philosophers. What does a philosopher do? Tries to answer questions that will explain some of the great “mysteries of life.” The Greek believed that everything happened because of the gods. Socrates. Teacher and a thinker Created the Socratic method of thinking

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Greek Achievements

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  1. Greek Achievements

  2. Philosophers • What does a philosopher do? • Tries to answer questions that will explain some of the great “mysteries of life.” • The Greek believed that everything happened because of the gods

  3. Socrates • Teacher and a thinker • Created the Socratic method of thinking • He thought that people learned best when they ask questions • He made people angry because he made people question their beliefs • He was arrested for questioning the power of the Greek gods (religion) • On trial he refused to apologize and was sentenced to death • He calmly accepted his punishment and drank poison.

  4. Plato • Student of Socrates • Created the Academy, a school to discuss different issues • He wrote “The Republic” • Thought society should be run by philosophers.

  5. Aristotle • Plato’s student • People should live lives of moderation, or balance • Be a giving person but don’t give everything away • People should think about how their actions affect others (Reason) • Think logically

  6. Science • Read pg 282 • Make a list of the 3 most important advancements in Greece • What should we know about Greek Architecture? • What should we know about “The Arts”?

  7. Quiz over Greek Achievements • What part of Greek Architecture do you see in the United States today? • What was the most common theme for artwork in Greece? • Who is considered the father of geometry? • Who was the great Greek doctor who doctors today have to take an oath about behavior named after him?

  8. Plato/Aristotle/Socrates • Learn by asking questions • Live in moderation • Died by drinking poison • Started a school called the “Academy” • Should think about how your actions will affect others • Think logically • Wrote the Republic. • Teacher of Alexander the Great

  9. Types of Columns

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