1. Greek Philosophers

2. Philosopher 1. What is a philosopher? 2. Why would a philosopher be seen as a respectable career and why might they be seen as better than others? “ Lover of wisdom” “ Lover of wisdom” determined to seek the truth, no matter where the search led them determined to seek the truth, no matter where the search led them

3. Based Philosophy on 2 Assumptions universe is put together in an orderly way, and subject to absolute and unchanging laws universe is put together in an orderly way, and subject to absolute and unchanging laws people can understand these laws through logic and reason people can understand these laws through logic and reason

4. Socrates absolute standards existed for truth and justice Greeks should question themselves and their moral character 3. Why is this a good motto to live by? Explain and give an example. Charged for corrupting the youth “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

5. Think Pair Share 4. What does Socrates mean by: “The unexamined life is not worth living?”

6. Aristotle Invented method for arguing according to rules of logic – formed the basis of scientific method Invented method for arguing according to rules of logic – formed the basis of scientific method Alexander the Great was his pupil Alexander the Great was his pupil

7. Plato wrote “The Republic” writings dominated philosophic thought in Europe for nearly 1500 years “Philosophy begins in wonder.”

8. Greek philosophical influences Epicureanism – –Devotion to a life of pleasure and luxury. Stoicism – –A belief that emphasized the virtue, duty, and moderation for all citizens. 5. Which picture would a stoic believe and which picture would an epicurean believe? Explain why?

9. Math, Science, and Technology Eratosthenes - closely calculated the earth’s true size. Eratosthenes - closely calculated the earth’s true size. Aristarchus - Aristarchus - sun is larger than the earth and it along with other planets revolve around the sun Earth

10. Math, Science, and Technology cont. Hipparchus - latitude and longitude Hipparchus - latitude and longitude Euclid and Pythagoras- geometry Euclid and Pythagoras- geometry –Pythagoras: mathematical ideas could establish patterns. Pythagoras' Theorem =a2 + b2 = c2 Archimedes - mathematician and physicist whose works explain the mechanics such as the value of pi & the principle of a lever Archimedes - mathematician and physicist whose works explain the mechanics such as the value of pi & the principle of a lever

11. 6. Give specific examples of how the modern world has used the ideas of the men below to improve our lives today. world has used the ideas of the men below to improve our lives today.HipparchusPythagorasArchimedes Sea trader would not get lost TODAY Forecasters are tracking hurricanes emergency situation, like a plane crash or a ship sinking, you can relay your coordinates to assist rescue teams Helps to left heavy items with little effort Agricultural workers Agricultural workers Chemical engineers Civil engineers Architects