PPT-Philosophy in Ancient Greece * Presocratic Philosophers *From Socrates to Plato

Philosophy in Ancient Greece Presocratic Philosophers From Socrates to Plato Aristotle and the Fall of Athens Ancient Greece Network of CityStates Athens named for Athena Birthplace of Philo. . Sources: Plato; Xenophon; Aristophanes; Aristotle; Diogenes . Laertius. , and others. . PNYX. Agora – 4. th. century BC. Plan of agora; jail in SW corner. . HEARING- . Euthyphro. TRIAL. JAIL. Philosophy 224. Plato (428-347 . BCE). Plato was from an old aristocratic family in Athens. . Many of the important people of his time appear as characters in his dialogues.. As a young man, Plato was greatly interested in philosophy and politics. He was a friend and companion of Socrates. After the death of Socrates, he fled Athens.. Socrates. What we know about Socrates. comes from his student Plato. wrote NO books. Used the . Socratic Method. , . asking questions about others’ . beliefs. Many saw this questioning as . a threat towards traditions. By. : Emilia Roberta . Mayorga. Gloria Alejandra . Benitez. Joseph . Alessandro. . Rodriguez. His. . Early. . Life. Socrates was born in 470 BC, in Athens, Greece. Socrates was the son of . Sophroniscus. Dr. . Kerem Eksen. ITU. PHILO + SOPHIA .  love of wisdom. The study of the nature of reality, existence, being, nature, values, mind, language… . Historically, there were not any clear-cut boundaries between philosophy and science. Station 1. The Gods and Myths. What . are the purposes of myths in Greek culture. ?. Myths were used to explain the world around them..  . 2. Why . is the story of Prometheus an example of a myth. ?. An Introduction. What is Philosophy?. “. Philen. ” is Greek for love. “Sophia” is Greek for wisdom. Investigate fundamental problems . Why study philosophy?. Ionian Enlightenment. 1st . philosophers, from Ionia . Philosopher Kings and Plato’s Theory . of Knowledge. Structure of Book VI. 1. The nature of a true philosopher. 2. Defense of true philosophy from common criticism.. 3. Criticism of imposter philosophers. AKA- City-state. Made up of a city and its surrounding countryside. Each had it’s own government. Acropolis- where citizens gathered to discuss city government. Athens and Democracy. Democracy: Rule by the people. PNYX. acropolis. “. The . statue itself is made of ivory silver and gold [. about 40 feet high. ]. On the middle of her helmet is placed a likeness of the Sphinx ... and on either side of the helmet are griffins in relief. ... The statue of Athena is upright, with a tunic reaching to the feet, and on her breast the head of Medusa is worked in ivory. She holds a statue of Victory about four cubits . PNYX. acropolis. “The statue itself is made of ivory silver and gold [. about 40 feet high. ]. On the middle of her helmet is placed a likeness of the Sphinx ... and on either side of the helmet are griffins in relief. ... The statue of Athena is upright, with a tunic reaching to the feet, and on her breast the head of Medusa is worked in ivory. She holds a statue of Victory about four cubits . Senior Seminar Civitella & Verguldi-Scott. Books V & VI summaries. In Book V, marriage and procreation for the Guardians is described:. Men and women are made husband and wife at festivals. Your mate is chosen for you by lot. me, they are also admired for their wisdom, not least the fellow citizens of your friend Aristippus of Larissa. The responsibility for this repu-tation of yours lies with Gorgias,Z for when he ca111e Question:. What are you willing to die for?. Would you die for the freedom of expression?. Ancient Athens. In the 5. th. Century B.C., the Athenians invented . Democracy. .. This literally translates as – “People Power”..