1. Greek Philosophy “Love of Wisdom”

2. Sophists Traveling Teachers in Greece Traveling Teachers in Greece Beyond human understanding to know the essense of the Universe Beyond human understanding to know the essense of the Universe Stressed rhetoric Stressed rhetoric True Wisdom = perceive and pursue you own good True Wisdom = perceive and pursue you own good Viewed by many…especially the older citizens…as dangerous! Viewed by many…especially the older citizens…as dangerous!

4. Socrates Who are the sophists? Who are the sophists? Socratic Method Socratic Method Teachings Teachings Corrupting the Youth? Corrupting the Youth? Death Death Legacy… Legacy…

7. Plato Student of Socrates Student of Socrates The Apology and The Republic The Apology and The Republic The Academy The Academy Teachings – Allegory of the Cave Teachings – Allegory of the Cave

10. Aristotle Student of Plato, teacher of Alexander Student of Plato, teacher of Alexander People and reality People and reality Classification of objects Classification of objects Happiness through moderation Happiness through moderation

12. Epicureanism Founded by Epicurus Founded by Epicurus During Hellenistic Greece (post- Alexander) During Hellenistic Greece (post- Alexander) Humans are free to follow self- interest Humans are free to follow self- interest Happiness is the goal of life Happiness is the goal of life Happiness is achieved through the pursuit of pleasure Happiness is achieved through the pursuit of pleasure

13. Stoicism Popular Hellenistic Philosophy Popular Hellenistic Philosophy People achieve happiness by living in harmony with the will of god and could bear whatever life offered People achieve happiness by living in harmony with the will of god and could bear whatever life offered Public service is noble – be a good citizen! Public service is noble – be a good citizen! VERY POPULAR IN ROME!