PPT-Socrates & Plato:

Cornerstones of Western Thought Epistemology T he theory of knowledge especially with regard to its methods validity and scope Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from . Philosophy 21. Fall, 2004. G. J. Mattey. Socrates on Trial. Socrates was defending himself against two charges brought forth by Meletus. Corruption of the youth of Athens by turning them against religion. Standard 10.1.2:. Trace the development of the Western . political . rule of law and illegitimacy of tyranny, using selections from . Plato’s Republic . and Aristotle’s . Politics. .. Socrates. Socrates, who lived in Athens between 469 and 399 B.C., was an important philosopher who spent much time trying to teach his students about the moral responsibility of all people.. Social Studies 12. 2014 – 2015 . BHVSD: Harrison Career Center. Socrates (469 B.C. – 399 B.C.). Socrates (469 B.C. – 399 B.C.). What do we know about Socrates?. Key Question #1. What do we know about Socrates?. 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.. Ronald F. White, Ph.D.. Professor of Philosophy. College of Mount St. Joseph. Introduction. Historical Background. Greek City-States. Athens v. Sparta. Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.) . The Thirty. Pre-Socratic Philosophy. 428-347 B. C.. Born in Athens in 428 B. C.. Born into a wealthy family. Considered a career in politics but rejected it. Annoyed by Athenian society, especially the treatment and execution of Socrates. 470-399 B. C.. Socrates is, basically, the father of Western philosophy. He never wrote down any of his teachings, his student, Plato, did this for him. Socrates’ philosophy arose out of his negative feelings in relation to the teaching of the Sophists . . .. in a Google World. Keith Schroeder. Library Media Director. School District of Marinette. http://todaysmeet.com/techlitcc. Are YOU Literate?. “What do you take me for- An Illiterate . Troglodyte. ?. 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 . Socrates (469-399 B.C.E.). Socrates never wrote his ideas. He debated with others to figure out the meaning of “wisdom,” “virtue,” “beauty,” “piety,” etc. . His pupil, Plato wrote dialogues with Socrates as the character. . ž. ž. So what exactly is a Philosopher?. ž. ž . Philosophers of Ancient Greece. . “A Person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.”. Ancient Greece. is famous for having 4 of the most gifted and talented thinkers of the Ancient World:. Fall 2013. The systematic, scientific study of behaviors and mental processes. With Ed Wohlmuth. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. Socrates believes he has adequately responded to . Thrasymachus. and is through with the discussion of justice. . The others are not satisfied with the conclusion they have reached.. Recap. states that all goods can be divided into three classes:. 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 .