Chapter Four Section Four The Glory of Greece
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
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
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
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