Aim: Who were the great Greek philosophers?

Notes:
Greek Philosophers


Debated about the best forms of government and human behavior

They questioned accepted ideas

Socrates – “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

Wrote no books

Like to question people (Socratic Method)

Most of what we know of Socrates comes from Plato

Refused to accept simple answers

Was accused of corrupting the youth





Plato

Emphasized the importance of reason

Set up the Academy

Wrote “The Republic”

Believed the state should regulate every aspect of its citizens lives

Believed some women were superior to some men

Talented women should be educated



Aristotle

Was Plato’s famous student

Analyzed all kinds of government

Very suspicious of government

Democracy would lead to mob rule

Favored rule by a strong leader

Set up a school “Lyceum”

Discussed how people should live