Philosophers in Greece Flashcards
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Plato
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Student of Socrates
Emphasized importance of reason
Rejected Athenian democracy believed state should regulate every aspect of citizens life There should be a class system
Men were superior to woman in every aspect but some woman were superior to men
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Aristotle
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Plays student
Suspicious of democracy believed on virtuous leader
Promoted reason as guiding force for learning
Set up school for all basis of learning setting up basis for modern universities
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Socrates
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Athenian philosopher who longed around market places asking citizens about beliefs.
Socratic method- series of questions to change them to examine implications of answers.
Questioning was thought as threat to Athenian tradition Socrates was killed
