Greek Philosophers

Philosopher “Lovers of Wisdom” Based on two assumptions The universe (sea, land and sky) is put together in an orderly way and subject to unchanging laws People can understand these laws through logic and reason

Socrates Athens Standards existed for truth and justice Encouraged Greeks to question their moral character Age 70 put on trial for “corrupting the youth of Athens” Died by drinking a slow-acting poison http://172.20.0.30/SAFARI/montage/play.php?frompage=play&keyindex=844&location=local&chapterskeyindex=3902&sceneclipskeyindex=-1

Plato Athens Socrates’ student The Republic – set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society Farmers and artisans Warriors ruling class The most intelligent should be the ruler

Aristotle Athens Plato’s student Questioned the nature of the world and of human belief, thought and knowledge Logic Psychology, physics, and biology