The study of life, knowledge, problems, reality, & reason Philosophers = “lovers of wisdom” Sophists =“workers of wisdom”
Professional teachers who traveled Greek city-states Charged fees for their teaching
470 – 399 BCE Critic of Sophists but popular with Athens’ youth
Socrates’ teaching method Continuous questions Designed to foster deep understandings Encourages critical thinking
Put on trial for corrupting the youth Sentenced to death & drank poison hemlock
427 – 348 BCE Student of Socrates Preserved continued his work Author of The Republic Founded a school – The Academy
Founded in Athens Described as the 1st European university
Plato’s story about what is reality and our perception of it. A good description of the Allegory of the Cave and what it means can be found here: http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-allegory-of-the-cave-by-plato-summary-analysis-explanation.html It’s best to explain the story to students rather than give notes about it here I’ve found.
384-322 BCE Student at Plato’s Academy Developed Logic as a field of study Tutored Alexander the Great
Tutored Alexander the Great Opened The Lyceum – a school Influential ideas on government & science
Encouraged deep thought The Scientific Method and tests on ideas Critical thinking about government and rule Good short review video here: https://youtu.be/GmHAdgDkcCw
What has the biggest influence on intelligence – intuition, reason, or observation? Explain. Note – Socrates believed most in intuition, Plato supported reason, and Aristotle was a believer in observation. Have students make connections to these philosphers based on their answers.