Big Three of Greek Philosophy PDF

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON  Learning Objectives:  At the end of the lesson, we should be able to:  Enumerate and explain some of the main philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.  Plato, whose actual name was Aristocles, was born in Athens...

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON  Learning Objectives:  At the end of the lesson, we should be able to:  Enumerate and explain some of the main philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.  Plato, whose actual name was Aristocles, was born in Athens or Aegina, between 428 and 423 BC.  He was a member of an aristocratic and influential family.  His father was Ariston, who may have been a descendant of two kings— Codrus and Melanthus.  His mother was Perictione, descendant of Solon, a statesman credited with laying the foundations of Athenian democracy.  Basic logic is the study of correct reasoning, especially as it involves the drawing of simple inferences.  For example, if you came home and found your leftovers were gone from the fridge and you lived with a roommate,  logic would dictate your roommate ate your food based on the fact no one else should be in the house.  In 336 B.C.E., at age 20, Alexander became king of Macedonia when a political rival assassinated his father.  Although king of ancient Macedonia for less than 13 years, Alexander the Great changed the course of history.  One of the world's greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India.