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Ancient Greek Philosophers

Ancient Greek Philosophers. Wednesday April 2 nd and Thursday April 3 rd. Philosophy. Philosophers are people who believe that their knowledge and wisdom could be used to understand the world around them Did not believe the gods and goddesses were the causes of natural events

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Ancient Greek Philosophers

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  1. Ancient Greek Philosophers Wednesday April 2nd and Thursday April 3rd

  2. Philosophy • Philosophers are people who believe that their knowledge and wisdom could be used to understand the world around them • Did not believe the gods and goddesses were the causes of natural events • There were many Ancient Greek philosophers who focused on studying: • Nature • Mathematics • Astronomy • Understanding the meaning of Justice and Courage • Understanding the way people think

  3. Philosopher #1: Thales • Known for his work in astronomy, geometry and his study in nature • Accurately predicted a solar eclipse • Believed that water was the basic material of the world • All things are made from water

  4. Philosopher #2: Democritus • Known as the ‘laughing philosopher’ due to the importance that he put on cheerfulness • First to look at the stars and believe that there may be more universes and more worlds that sustain life • Mostly famous for his work in science

  5. Philosopher #2: Democritus • Suggested that all things in the world, living beings included, were made from very small particles • He called these small particles ‘atoms’ • Uncut able • Indestructible

  6. Philosopher #3: Socrates • Known as the father of modern Philosophy • Socrates focused on intellectual philosophy rather than physical philosophy (past philosophers) • What is true wisdom • Who is truly wise • Was followed by Athens's youth • Convinced many to put aside their aspirations for jobs and instead focus on increasing their wisdom

  7. Philosopher #3: Socrates • Socrates taught his students to think for themselves • No longer blindly believing elders and society • No longer believing in superstition and gods • Did not believe in social classes • Talked openly and equally to citizens, women and slaves

  8. Philosopher #3: Socrates • Angered Athens’ elite • Not respecting their higher status • Not obeying social rules • ‘corrupting’ the minds of the youth • Dishonoring the gods • Socrates was put on trial • Found guilty • Given the death penalty • Socrates forced to drink Hemlock - poison

  9. Philosopher #4: Plato • Born into the elite class • Expect to pursue a political career • Was a follower and student of Socrates • After Socrates death, put together an accurate history of Socrates and his lessons • wrote plays about: • Socrates life, trial and death • Socrates’ teachings on law and how citizens should obey the law even if they disagree with it • Started an Academy in Athens

  10. Philosopher #4: Plato • Wrote a book called The Republic • Plato considering what the world would look like if it was ruled by philosophers • Philosophers always striving for knowledge and looking inwards at who they are and what they believe (live rightly)

  11. Philosopher #5: Aristotle • Known for his scientific examination of human knowledge • Also considered a master in biology, politics, metaphysics, agriculture, literature, botany, medicine, mathematics, physics, ethics, logic and theater

  12. Philosopher #5: Aristotle • Famous for being Alexander the Great’s tutor • Became close friends • Aided Alexander in political decisions • Seen to have a huge influence on Alexander’s rule • Afterwards started his own school in Athens called The Lyceum

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