Greek Philosophers Greek Philosophers lovers of wisdom Sophists

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Greek Philosophers

Greek Philosophers

Greek Philosophers – “lovers of wisdom” Sophists – “workers of wisdom” – Teachers phileo

Greek Philosophers – “lovers of wisdom” Sophists – “workers of wisdom” – Teachers phileo = love sophia = wisdom If sophia = wisdom and moron = fool, then a sophomore is a “wise fool. ”

Pythagoras 582 -500 B. C. The universe could only be understood thru numbers. n

Pythagoras 582 -500 B. C. The universe could only be understood thru numbers. n Sun, moon, and earth revolved around a central fire. n Each planet produces a tone! n Famous for the Pythagorean Theorem: a 2 + b 2 = c 2 n

Pythagoras 582 -500 B. C. c 2 a 2 n b 2 Pythagorean Theorem:

Pythagoras 582 -500 B. C. c 2 a 2 n b 2 Pythagorean Theorem: a 2 + b 2 = c 2

The Three Most Famous Philosophers Socrates Plato Aristotle

The Three Most Famous Philosophers Socrates Plato Aristotle

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. n n Critic of the Sophists Encouraged students

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. n n Critic of the Sophists Encouraged students to think Left no writings – skeptical Dialectic method n n n Conversational Based upon reason and logic Popular among the youth a “gadfly” in Athens Placed on trial for impiety and corrupting the youth Was executed in 399 – drank poison hemlock

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. “The unexamined life is not worth living. ”

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. “The unexamined life is not worth living. ” - Socrates -

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. Socratic Method: I. III. IV. V. Admit ignorance.

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. Socratic Method: I. III. IV. V. Admit ignorance. Never rely on tradition. Continuously question. Formulate your own opinions. Test your opinions with others.

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. n n Socrates’ dialectic method was a departure

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. n n Socrates’ dialectic method was a departure from earlier philosophers. Earlier philosophers were interested in the nature of the universe and basic elements. Socrates’ approach was more rigorous and was the forerunner of logic. Most famous student: Plato

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. “The unexamined life is not worth living. ”

Socrates 469 - 399 B. C. “The unexamined life is not worth living. ”

Plato 427 - 347 B. C. Preserved and perpetuated the work of Socrates n

Plato 427 - 347 B. C. Preserved and perpetuated the work of Socrates n Most important source of info on Socrates n Founded the Academy n Wrote dialogues n n n Universal Forms was a recurring theme The Republic – most important dialogue “Those things which are beautiful are also difficult. ”

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n n Most famous student of Plato Most

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n n Most famous student of Plato Most famous teacher of Alexander the Great Developed Logic as a field of study Devised a complex system of classification n n Used in biology Views on Government

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n Views on Government n 3 Good Governments:

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n Views on Government n 3 Good Governments: n n n Monarchy Aristocracy Democracy n 3 Bad Governments: n n n Tyranny Oligarchy Mob Rule

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n “All things in moderation” n “Man is

Aristotle 384 - 322 B. C. n “All things in moderation” n “Man is by nature a political animal. ”