Ancient Greek Philosophy How did the Greek philosophers

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Ancient Greek Philosophy How did the Greek philosophers view humanity, and thus what role

Ancient Greek Philosophy How did the Greek philosophers view humanity, and thus what role did they play in shaping Classical Age Greece?

SOCRATES, PLATO AND ARISTOTLE…

SOCRATES, PLATO AND ARISTOTLE…

468 BCE -322 BCE

468 BCE -322 BCE

Historical Setting Motivation behind the Philosophical spirit… Aftermath of the Persian War Diffusion of

Historical Setting Motivation behind the Philosophical spirit… Aftermath of the Persian War Diffusion of people and ideas moved in and out of Athens During battle, and into the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War Long-held views of the natural world were called into question, focus shifted to the here – and – now – SECULARIZATION!

Small Group Discussion Forum Table Groups of 3… • Each group has a document

Small Group Discussion Forum Table Groups of 3… • Each group has a document packet and guiding questions • Each student will take a turn facilitating the discussion for one question. Remember look to the document for evidence – not explicit answers!

What was their views regarding the proper organization of Government? Philosopher King Disorder Golden

What was their views regarding the proper organization of Government? Philosopher King Disorder Golden Mean

The Irony… • • • Socrates was put to death by democratic government Plato

The Irony… • • • Socrates was put to death by democratic government Plato clearly rejected the notion of democracy, and Aristotle doubted the efficiency of it YET, Their philosophical ruminations have, more than any other specific historical development, encouraged the creation of the Western Ideal and democratic principles. Why? And How do we know…

The David, Michelangelo

The David, Michelangelo

School of Athens, Raphael

School of Athens, Raphael

Jean Louis David, The Death of Socrates

Jean Louis David, The Death of Socrates

Vinegar Tasters Follow the rules… Caste 5 relationships Legalist Qin Laws 8 Fold Path

Vinegar Tasters Follow the rules… Caste 5 relationships Legalist Qin Laws 8 Fold Path

Western Ideals Spirit of Inquiry Power of Man- Innovation! Individualism- Self-determination! Reason and Logic-

Western Ideals Spirit of Inquiry Power of Man- Innovation! Individualism- Self-determination! Reason and Logic- Scientific Understanding!

“Wit is educated insolence. ” Aristotle Plato: For the greater good. Aristotle: To actualize

“Wit is educated insolence. ” Aristotle Plato: For the greater good. Aristotle: To actualize its potential. Why did the chicken cross the road?

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