Aristotle
-Greek philosopher. name means "the best purpose". Born in north Greece.
-wrote about physics, poetry, theatre, music, logic, politics, gov, ethics, biology.
-Married Pythias. Had a daughter named Pythias. Father was a personal physician tot eh King of Macedon.
-First trained in medicine. Age 18, he went to Plato's Academy in Athens. Studied philosophy.
-Studied biology in Asia. Studied botany and zoology in Lesbos.
-Relied on reason rather than experiment.
-"Granddaddy of the scientific method"
-Taught by Plato and taught Alexander the Great.
Plato
-Born around 428 BC into a wealthy, Athenian family.
-original name was Aristocles. Traced ancestry to early king of Athens, Codus.
-good at sports, music, and academics.
-Student of Socrates at age twenty in 407 BC.
-believed that justice is the most important virtue.
-Not sure how he died. Died in 347 BC
-Thought most people were stupid.
-Had a lot of writings about gov't, ethics, law, and reason.
-Taught Aristotle and was taught by Socrates.
Socrates
-Classical Greek Athenian philosopher
-founders of western philosophy
-known for his contribution to ethics.
-Attended school of Athens, and then he went to the military at age 18. He was a hoplite soldier in the Peloponnesian War against Sparta.
-Son of a stonemason - very poor.
-People were charmed by his wit, humor, and kindly disposition.
-wife was Xanthippe
-Served on legislative council of 500.
-Accused of being an atheist and corrupting the youth of Athens. Given the death penalty. Drank poison.
-Known for endless questioning. He never lectured. Used a lot of irony. Taught Plato.
Athenian Religion
-Believed in Polytheism - belief of more than 1 god
-Although gods were immortal, they were not all powerful. Fate ruled over all
-Gods had human traits and emotions.
-Believed in an underworld where all spirits went.
-Ceremonies and rituals performed for one particular god or goddess.
-Sacrificing domestic animals. Formed a bond between humans and gods.
Zeus
-Overthrew his father.
-King of all Gods
-God of the sky, weather, law, order, and fate.
Poseidon
-god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Often changed into the shape of a steed.
Hades
-God of the underworld and precious metal.
-obtained his wife Persephone through trickery and abduction. Has a helmet that makes him invisible.
Hera
-Queen of all gods
-Protected women and marriage. name mean lady
-Married to Zeus.
Athena
-Born out of Zeus's head
-Goddess of strategic war, wisdom and justice, and city and agriculture.
Apollo
-Son of Zeus, twin to Artemis
-God of music, light, healing, and truth.
-Drove the sun
Artemis
-daughter of Zeus and Leto
-Virgin Goddess of the Hunt
-Twin to Apollo
-1 arrow=death
Ares
-god of war, Battlelust, civil order, and manly behavior.
-Had an affair with Aphrodite. Planet Mars is named after his Roman equivalent.
Aphrodite
-Goddess of love, beauty,, and fertility
-Born from the sea foam. Called the most beautiful woman in the world by Paris.
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