What Is Philosophy? What Is Philosophy? Why were the Greeks “the fathers of philosophy? Why were the Greeks “the fathers of philosophy?
Greek Philosophers
Philosophers – “lovers of wisdom” Sophists – “workers of wisdom” – Teachers – Teachers
The Three Most Famous Philosophers Socrates Plato Aristotle
Socrates B.C. Dialectic method Dialectic method Conversational Conversational Based upon reason and logic Based upon reason and logic Popular among the youth/students (Plato) Popular among the youth/students (Plato) Placed on trial for impiety and corrupting the youth Placed on trial for impiety and corrupting the youth Was executed in 399 – drank poison hemlock Was executed in 399 – drank poison hemlock
Socrates B.C. Socratic Method: I. Admit ignorance. II. Never rely on tradition. III. Continuously question. IV. Formulate your own opinions. V. Test your opinions with others.
Socrates B.C. “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Plato B.C. Preserved the work of Socrates Preserved the work of Socrates Founded the Academy Founded the Academy Wrote dialogues Wrote dialogues The Republic – most important dialogue The Republic – most important dialogue
Aristotle B.C. Most famous student of Plato Most famous student of Plato Most famous teacher of Alexander the Great Most famous teacher of Alexander the Great Developed Logic as a field of study Developed Logic as a field of study
Aristotle B.C. Views on Government Views on Government Good Governments: Good Governments: Monarchy Monarchy Aristocracy Aristocracy Democracy Democracy Bad Governments: Bad Governments: Tyranny Tyranny Oligarchy Oligarchy Mob Rule Mob Rule
Aristotle B.C. “All things in moderation” “All things in moderation” “Man is by nature a political animal.” “Man is by nature a political animal.”
Hippocrates B.C. Founded a school of medicine Founded a school of medicine Rejected that sickness comes from the gods Rejected that sickness comes from the gods “Holistic” healing “Holistic” healing Hygiene Hygiene Diet Diet Curative powers of nature Curative powers of nature The Hippocratic Oath The Hippocratic Oath