1. Chapter Four Section Four
The Glory of Greece

2. Philosophers Socrates Sophists Socrates Seekers of wisdom
Born in Athens
Taught people how to learn
Socratic Method
Method of asking open ended questions
Was killed for corrupting Greek youth

3. Philosophers
Plato
Opened a school at age 40
Was a student of Socrates and wrote The Republic based on ideas of his and Socrates.
The Republic – Book written by Plato that established the ideal society and government
Community first, self second
The Allegory of the Cave is an excerpt of The Republic that discusses societies views of reality

5. Aristotle Studied at Plato’s Academy until the death of Plato
He moved to Macedonia and became the tutor of a young Alexander, who eventually became Alexander the Great
Writer of politics
Wrote 200 books after studying over 158 constitutions of various governments.
The Athenian Constitution is what we have based our Constitution on.
Government
Power in the middle class… since they know how to lead and follow

6. Architecture and Sculpture
Myron's Discus Thrower
The Parthenon
Perfect on all sides.
Known for its columns to support the structures
Sculptures
Were used to show gods or man in their most perfect form.
Myron
Famous sculptor who created the Discus thrower