Introduction Ancient Greece is a home to some of the greatest philosophers ever known to date. Men and women of ancient Greece lead different lives than the lives we live today. Women lead a more behind the scenes role, while men played a more public role and slavery was considered a normal act. This era of thinkers would pave the way for aspiring philosophers. This essay will explore Ancient Greece and its people, specifically Plato and Socrates. Information about the ethical, scientific, historic, socio- cultural aspects will also be discussed as well as the book The Republic written by Plato.
Socrates
Born in 469/470 to Sophronicus a sculptor and Phaenarete a mid-wife, Socrates would become known as the father of Western philosophy. …show more content…
C. E and died in 347 B. C. E. He hailed from a well-established family, wealthy and politically active. This life was a good one and he had high hopes for greatness. Plato, a nickname given to Aristocles because of his broad shoulders, this would be the name we all know today. Plato was affiliated with many political agencies. He wrote poems, did music, did gymnastics and painted. He was a shy individual and would do activities alone. At the age of 20 he was an upstanding citizen. In 407 he was geared toward politics when faith happened. He met a street speaker named Socrates and was captivated by new thoughts. After the death of Socrates, Plato took to places such as Magara, Cyrane, Italy, Sicily, and Egypt. In 12 years he toured and search for new experiences and meanings. He then returned to Athens and founded a school known as The Academy. This school lasted about 1000 years until its closing Although Socrates was an old man, and not a wealthy and prestigious, Plato followed his newly found teacher. Plato changed his thinking and no longer saw justice in the way leaders handled political ideals. Destruction was near and new ways of thinking and customs was needed.( YouTube
Socrates
Born in 469/470 to Sophronicus a sculptor and Phaenarete a mid-wife, Socrates would become known as the father of Western philosophy. …show more content…
C. E and died in 347 B. C. E. He hailed from a well-established family, wealthy and politically active. This life was a good one and he had high hopes for greatness. Plato, a nickname given to Aristocles because of his broad shoulders, this would be the name we all know today. Plato was affiliated with many political agencies. He wrote poems, did music, did gymnastics and painted. He was a shy individual and would do activities alone. At the age of 20 he was an upstanding citizen. In 407 he was geared toward politics when faith happened. He met a street speaker named Socrates and was captivated by new thoughts. After the death of Socrates, Plato took to places such as Magara, Cyrane, Italy, Sicily, and Egypt. In 12 years he toured and search for new experiences and meanings. He then returned to Athens and founded a school known as The Academy. This school lasted about 1000 years until its closing Although Socrates was an old man, and not a wealthy and prestigious, Plato followed his newly found teacher. Plato changed his thinking and no longer saw justice in the way leaders handled political ideals. Destruction was near and new ways of thinking and customs was needed.( YouTube