... argued that it was simply beyond the reach of the human mind to understand the universe.

For ..., it was more important for individuals to improve themselves.

For ..., The goal of education is to improve the individual.

... taught many pupils, one of them was Plato.

We know about ... only what we have learned from the writings of his pupils

We know about ... only what we have learned from the writings of his pupils

... was a sculptor whose true love was philosophy.

...'s teaching method consisted of a question-and-answer format.

For ..., all real knowledge is already present within each person.

... was sentenced to die by drinking hemlock, a poison.

... wrote a lot. For example, in 'The Republic' he explained his ideas about the government.

... asked the question: How do we know what is real?

... is considered by many the greatest philosopher of Western civilization.

According to ..., the objects that we perceive with our senses are simply reflections/shadows.

According to ..., men and women should have the same education and equal access to all positions.

... established a school in Athens that was known as 'the Academy.'

... studied at Plato's school for 20 years.

For ..., it was important to analyze and classify things based on observation and investigation.

For ..., it was important to analyze and classify things based on observation and investigation.

... tried to find the best form of government by analyzing existing governments.

... wrote about a range of subjects and defined entire categories of study, such as logic, biology, and physics.