Philosophy - Plato Life Flashcards
When and where was Plato born?
Plato was born in 427 BC in Athens.
What type of family did he come from?
An aristocratic family.
Who were his brothers?
Glaucon and Adeimantus
What was happening in Athens in Plato’s early life?
Athens was in turmoil because of the Peloponnesian War.
When was the Peloponnesian War?
431 - 404 BC.
Who was Plato’s teacher?
Socrates.
What happened to Socrates?
He was condemned to death.
Why was Socrates condemned to death?
Treason for corrupting the minds of young Athenian men and impiety.
What did Socrates say at his trial?
“The unexamined life is not worth living”
How did Socrates accept his death?
Socrates accepted death nobly and this inspired Plato to pursue philosophy.
When did Socrates die?
399 BC.
What was Plato’s first job?
He was a soldier and fought in 3 campaigns.
Where did Plato live as a young man?
He lived in Syracuse, Sicily.
What did Plato do after working as a soldier?
He was a tutor to King Dionysius I’s son.
Was Plato’s tutoring a success?
No.
