The Ancient Greek Philosophers

Why are the Ancient Greek philosophers important?

• They showed examples of what not to do

• They offered us different ways of worship

• They are the origins of Western Thought

• They showed us a new way of trading

The word philosophy comes from...

• Love of wisdom

• Love of the Olympic Gods

• Love of witchcraft

• Love of democracy

What academic subjects these early thinkers DID NOT offer us?

• Mathematics

• History

• Science

• English

Socrates taught his students to be...

• Hungry

• Soldiers

• Curious

• Worshippers

We know about Socrates through...

• His writings

• Stories of his students

• Pictures on pottery

• Greek theater

What was the reception of Socrates in Athens?

• He was loved

• He was controversial

• He was ignored

• Mixed reactions

How was Socrates punished after he was found guilty?

• Community service

• Exiled

• Poisoned

• Served time in prison

What was Plato's legacy?

• Introducing ideas about an ideal government

• Finding good medicine

• Coming up with algebra

• Having new ideas for architecture

Why did Plato not believe in democracy?

• Led to mob rule and chaos

• Reason for Socrates's death

• Does not rule with logic and wisdom

• All of the above

True or False: Plato believed that men should have more education than women.

• True

• False