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Greek Philosophy and History

Explore the origins and impact of Greek philosophy and history, from Pythagoras and the Sophists to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and renowned Greek historians. Understand the essence of philosophy, the Socratic Method, Plato's ideal government, Aristotle's "Golden Mean," and the influential works of Herodotus and Thucydides.

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Greek Philosophy and History

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  1. Greek Philosophy and History Ch. 5.2

  2. Greek Philosophers • What does philosophy mean? • Pythagoras taught that the universe followed the same laws as music and math • Sophists – professional teachers • Did not believe in the gods influence on people • Did not believe in absolute right • Socrates – philosopher that believed in absolute truth and all knowledge was within each person • Leaders did not trust him • Accused of teaching young Athenians to rebel • Sentenced to death

  3. Socratic Method • A form of teaching that uses questions to lead the students to discover truth for themselves. • Plato – one of Socrates best students • Republic describes the ideal gov’t • Philosopher kings • Warriors • All others • Aristotle – one of Plato’s students who started his own school • Helped advance science and gov’t • Helped shape European and American gov’ts • “Golden Mean” – do nothing in excess

  4. Greek Historians • Herodotus • “father of history” • History of the Persian Wars • Thucydides • Considered the greatest historian of the ancient world • History of the Peloponnesian Wars

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