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Do Now: Philosophy

Discover how Greek philosophers shaped democratic ideas, investigated the universe through logic and reason, and influenced society with their beliefs.

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Do Now: Philosophy

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  1. Do Now: Philosophy • What do you think of when you hear the word “philosophy”? List at least 3 words or phrases. • What are some of your own personal philosophies(or beliefs)?

  2. Philosophy • Greek philosophers shaped democratic ideas • Greek philosophers used logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe, human society and morality • Based their philosophy on the following: • The universe (land, skies, and sea) is put together in an orderly way and is subject to absolute and unchanging laws • People can understand these laws through logic and reason

  3. Greek Philosophers • Socrates- Questioned citizens about beliefs and ideas, a way to seek truth and self-knowledge • Plato- Believed society should be ruled by the wisest, not the richest and most powerful- wrote The Republic • Aristotle- Promoted reason as guiding force of learning. Wrote Politics, thought democracy could lead to mob rule

  4. Pair-share! Do you agree or disagree with any of the beliefs of the philosophers? Which ones? Why?

  5. Reading • Separate sheet of paper. • Answer in complete sentences!

  6. Greek Philosopher Twitter • Create a twitter page for one of the Greek Philosopherswe covered (Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle). • Your creation must include the following: • Each philosopher’s name • Visual for each philosopher • No stick figures • Each philosopher’s beliefs (in your own words) • At least 14 tweets total • At least 4 tweets (or responses) by each philosopher (Socrates, Plato, &Aristotle) • Must use color!!!

  7. William Shakespeare • @willyshakes • Writes the occasional story and poem • London, UK – http://www.thebard.com • William Shakespeare • @willyshakes • 14,234 • 5,321 • 3,445,234 • William Shakespeare @willyshakes 3m • @QueenLizOne I hope you’ll like my latest work • William Shakespeare @willyshakes 2d • Oh the darling buds of May! #teaser • Expand • Lord Chamberlain’s Men @lordCmen 2d • Come down to #theglobe tonight for our final performance of Titus Andronicus • Retweeted by William Shakespeare • Queen Elizabeth I @QueenLizOne • Followed by TheSheriff and others • Follow • James Burbage @TheBurbs • Followed by Blackfriars and others • Follow • William Shakespeare @willyshakes 1w • @MrsShakespeare I miss you too…not! • William Shakespeare @willyshakes 1w • @ChrisMarlowe What would you know!?!?!? #idiot • #theplague

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