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Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle - Wisdom, Democracy, and Ideal Society

Explore the lives and philosophies of the Greek intellectuals Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Follow Socrates, the "rock star" philosopher, challenging tradition while seeking truth, Plato establishing The Academy and envisioning an ideal government in "The Republic," and Aristotle advocating for the rule of law and the middle class.

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Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle - Wisdom, Democracy, and Ideal Society

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  1. The Greek Philosophers Lovers of Wisdom

  2. Socrates “the first rock star” • Teacher who roamed marketplace asking questions to citizens • Helped seek truth and self-knowledge • He threatened tradition, and at age 70 was put on trial for “corrupting the youth” • Sentenced to death; he accepted the decision because it was democratic.

  3. Plato • Socrates’ star student • Distrusted democracy because of Socrates’ execution. • Set up a school: The Academy • Wrote “The Republic”: describes ideal gov’t. • Reason is the path to knowledge. • The state should regulate every aspect of citizens’ lives.

  4. Plato • People are in 3 classes: • Workers- to produce • Soldiers- to defend • Philosophers- to be kings

  5. Aristotle • Plato’s most famous student. • Thought gov’t should be run by the middle class. • Democracy is too “messy”- can lead to mob rule. • Wrote “Politics”: The rule of law is supreme- even rulers must obey. • Set up a school: The Lyceum. • Taught biology, ethics, math, literature, logic.

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