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Learn about the wisdom and teachings of three renowned Ancient Greek philosophers: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Explore their lives, beliefs, and contributions to philosophy.
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Ancient Greek Philosophers Really Smart Dead Guys
Socrates A stonecutter who left no writings and accepted no money for his teachings
Socrates “I am wise because I know I know nothing”
Socrates “The unexamined life is not worth living”
Socrates Called himself a “gadfly”
Socrates “Virtue is knowledge”
Socrates Developed “Socratic Method,” a series of questions aimed at revealing the ignorance of the other conversant
Socrates Accused of dishonoring the Gods and corrupting the youth of Athens
Socrates Died willingly despite the opportunity to avoid his death sentence.
Plato • Aristocratic background • Student of Socrates • Established the Academy • Wrote Dialogues, including The Republic, 360 BC
Plato • Venerated his teacher Socrates • Trained as a mathematician • Interested in ideal forms
Aristotle Father was physician to Philip of Macedon, and Aristotle was tutor to Alexander the Great
Aristotle Founded the Lyceum, which became a center of study in a wide range of subjects
Aristotle Known in the middle ages as “the philosopher” because of the range and authority of his ideas