Must Know Terminology to Comprehend Ancient Greek Cultural Values, Beliefs and Philosophy Understanding Ancient Greek philosophy, whilst being solely informed by translated texts and derivatives of translated texts, poses a near insurmountable challenge that is rooted in our ignorance of ancient Greek values, customs, beliefs and, more importantly, the language itself. It does not help…
Chronology of the First Philosophers, from Thales to Aristotle The origin of philosophy can be traced back to ancient Greece in the 6th century BCE, more specifically the city of Miletus, and the early Greek thinkers who sought to explore fundamental questions about the universe and human existence through observation and reason. Before the emergence…
Plato’s Symposium explores love in relation to nobleness, selflessness, virtue, order, harmony, health, beauty, wisdom and, as Plato would have it, philosophy – the love of wisdom, that is.
Chapter-by-chapter summary of Plato’s Republic, clearly explained.
A brief, yet complete overview of Plato’s Gorgias and its historical significance, clearly explained.
A brief, yet complete overview of Plato’s Crito and its historical significance, clearly explained.
A brief, yet complete overview of Plato’s Euthyphro and its historical significance, clearly explained.
A brief, yet complete overview of Plato’s Apology and its historical significance, clearly explained.
Plato, arguably the most famous Greek philosopher, is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in history. Born around 427/428 BCE in Athens, Plato was a student of Socrates and later became the teacher of Aristotle, marking a lineage that determined the course of Western philosophy. Plato’s philosophical contributions are primarily conveyed through…
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