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1. 9/21/2011 1 Ancient Greek By Adam Koropatkin

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3. 9/21/2011 3 Here�s A Quick Timeline of the MVPs of Ancient Greek Philosophy OR just remember S.P.A Socrates, Plato, Aristotle,

4. 9/21/2011 4 480 B.C. Developed what is now referred to as �The Socratic Method� Most famous for being sentenced to death by poison hemlock for �corrupting the youth,� and being Plato�s mentor. The MVPs (Most Valuable Philosophers) of Ancient Greek Philosophy

5. 9/21/2011 5 What they thought�

6. 9/21/2011 6 Piety pi�e�ty (p���-t�) n., pl. pi�e�ties. 1. The state or quality of being pious, especially:

7. 9/21/2011 7 Ideas (in relation to Plato) i�de�a (�-d���) n. Philosophy. a. In the philosophy of Plato, an archetype of which a corresponding being in phenomenal reality is an imperfect replica. Archetype ar�che�type (�r�k�-t�p�) n. 1. An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype. 2. An ideal example of a type; quintessence: an archetype of the successful entrepreneur. --ar�che�typ�al (-t��p�l) or ar�che�typ�ic (-t�p��k) or ar�che�typ�i�cal adj. --ar�che�typ�i�cal�ly adv.

8. 9/21/2011 8 Heresy her�e�sy (h�r��-s�) n., pl. her�e�sies. 1.a. An opinion or a doctrine at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from or denial of Roman Catholic dogma by a professed believer or baptized church member. b. Adherence to such dissenting opinion or doctrine. 2.a. A controversial or unorthodox opinion or doctrine, as in politics, philosophy, or science. b. Adherence to such controversial or unorthodox opinion.

9. 9/21/2011 9 Discourse dis�course (d�s�k�rs�, -k�rs�) n. 1. Verbal expression in speech or writing. 2. Verbal exchange; conversation. 3. A formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken. 4. Archaic. The process or power of reasoning. --dis�course v. dis�coursed, dis�cours�ing, dis�cours�es (d�-sk�rs�, -sk�rs�). --intr. 1. To speak or write formally and at length. See Synonyms at speak. 2. To engage in conversation or discussion; converse. --tr. Archaic. To narrate or discuss. [Middle English discours, process of reasoning, from Medieval Latin discursus, from Latin, a running about, from past participle of discurrere, to run about : dis-, apart; see DIS- + currere, to run; see kers- below.] --dis�cours�er n.

10. 9/21/2011 10 Sophist soph�ist (s�f��st) n. 1.a. One skilled in elaborate and devious argumentation. b. A scholar or thinker. 2. Sophist.a. A Greek philosopher of pre-Socratic times who inquired about and speculated on theology, metaphysics, mathematics, and the natural and biological sciences. b. A professional philosopher and teacher, especially one belonging to a group of fifth-century B.C. Greek philosophers who specialized in dialectic, argumentation, and rhetoric and who were often known for their elaborate and specious arguments.

11. 9/21/2011 11 Aristotle wrote: (To name only a few) What they wrote�

12. 9/21/2011 12 Map of Alexander the Great�s Empire

13. 9/21/2011 13 Where philosophy can be seen in the world today� �in the movies we watch�

14. 9/21/2011 14 Here is one of the Best Introductions to Philosophy I have ever READ! �One day Sophie comes home from school to find two questions in her mail:

15. 9/21/2011 15 �try the Interactive Software!