Ancient Greek Philosophers

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ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS

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ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS

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Philosophers - “Lovers of Wisdom”

Philosophers are people who question the world around them seeking answers to life’s questions and seeking “truths” of the world.

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Greek Philosophers• After the Peloponnesian War, Athenians grew critical of democracy and questioned the ways of the world

• Core Beliefs of Greek Philosophers:1. The Universe is orderly; there are “universal

laws” that apply to everything and do not change over time.

2. People can learn to understand these laws by applying reason and logic.

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Socrates • Believed natural laws about truth and justice existed

• Encouraged others to question themselves and their morals and to seek knowledge

• Accused (and convicted) of “corrupting the youth” with his ideas – sentencedto death

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Plato • Socrates’ student• Legacy: Writer of The Republic. • Believed states should have three classes:

1. Artisan/farmer class2. Warriors3. Ruling class

• Philosopher-kings, the enlightened ones, should rule

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Aristotle • Plato’s student• Questioned how the world works, human’s beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge.

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ARTIFACT ANALYSIS

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