Ancient Greece Philosophy

I can explain the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Learning Target:

In the beginning . . .

•Greeks asked questions such as, •“Where did the

Earth come from?”

Mythology

How did they answer these questions?

Philosophy:

•“Love of wisdom”

•Science, not myths!

•Lived during Golden Age of Athens•Encouraged others to examine the way they lived their lives by questioning•Plato’s teacher•Executed by Athenians

Socrates469 BC - 399 BC

•Student of Socrates•Angry about his death, so hated democracy•Thought philosophers should be in charge

•Wanted to people to spend their lives training to be good people•Teacher of Aristotle

Plato

•Student of Plato• Led philosophy to modern scientific research•Encouraged people to observe the world around them and come to logical conclusions•Didn’t think all people were equal•Alexander the Great’s Teacher

Aristotle

Philosophers of Greece

A Closer Look1. Read the quote and discuss

with your group.2. Come to a consensus on the essence of its meaning.3. Write this meaning down on your sheet.4. Share your insights with the class.