Thursday, September 20, 2012

Chapter 5 Section 2 - Greek Philosophy and History


Summary
Greek philosophy led to the study of history, political science, science, and mathematics. Greek thinkers called philosophers developed ideas that are still used today. A traveling group of professional teachers called Sophists taught the art of public speaking and debate. Socrates was an Athenian sculptor and philosopher who invented the Socratic method. Both Plato's and Aristotle's ideas about politics impacted Western governments.

Spotlight Video - Chapter 5 Section 2 - Greek Philosophy and History





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