Ancient Greek Philosophers

Key Philosophers of Ancient Greece

• Socrates: Employed the questioning method for teaching, documented by others. Accused of neglecting the gods, faced death penalty, drank poison hemlock. Most knowledge comes from Plato.

• Plato: Founded the Academy, wrote The Republic, supported governance by the wisest rather than democracy.

• Aristotle: Established the Lyceum, studied under Plato, emphasized logic over deities, tutored Alexander the Great.

Other Notable Philosophers

• Pythagoras: Developed the Pythagorean Theorem, viewed mathematics as universal.

• Epicurus: Claimed gods were indifferent, focused on pursuing happiness.

• Zeno of Citium: Founded Stoicism, taught acceptance of life’s events.