Socrates/Plato/Aristotle
Socrates
-he was a philosopher
-Plato’s teacher
-known for teaching and communication skills
Background
-spent most of life in Athens
-he served on legislative aouncill of 500
-ppl think he attended school in Athens
Beliefs of Socrates
-Best way for ppl to live is on self development
Aristotle
-teacher of physics and astronomy
-student of Plato
-wrote 200 tresles only 31 servived
-Father of the field of logic
Background
-born is Stagira
-son of physician
-was tutor for alexander the great
-attended platos academy no lear n
-He eventually created his own school
Plato
-Contributed to philosophy of metaphysics. ex: a house must have a plan before it can be built
-Best writer in western tradition
-born into athen family
- one of the most creative thinkers of the ancient time
Did they know each other
-yes
-Plato was a student of Socrates
Ranks
-Aristotle #1
-Socrates #2
-Plato #3
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