Socrates: Famous philosopher
Socrates is considered one of the founders of
western philosophy. He created Socratic irony and the Socratic Method which is
widely used in schools and courts of law today. Socrates set up a school to
teach students about philosophy and taught Plato, another father of philosophy,
who taught Aristotle, a very famous scientist and astronomer.
The philosopher was born in 469 B.C. and came from a wealthy Athenian family. His father was a stone mason and sculptor which, records say, Socrates took up as a profession. Some say that he even sculpted the statues of Three Graces which were standing near the acropolis until the 2nd century A.D. Socrates served in the army and took part in three military campaigns. A few years later he came back to Athens to philosophize.
A few of the things that Socrates is famous for are the Socratic irony where the teacher makes his students wise pretending he doesn’t know the answer therefore turning up an answer. And the Socratic Method; asking question after question seeking to reveal the conflict in the spectators thought and then lead them to a solid conclusion. Both of these methods are used in courts and Schools worldwide.
Socrates is best recognized for inventing a teaching practice called pedagogy. Also he spent days and days trying to decide how society should run. His conclusion is that everyone should be nice. J
Socrates’ influence is immeasurable. Socrates is still influencing philosophers and students of morals and ethics 24 centuries after his death. The great Greek philosopher gave up his life for what he believed in and that is something not many of us would do. This small, Lilliputian man from an ancient culture will most likely be recognized for the rest of human civilization for changing the way students were taught more than 2,400 years ago.
By: Liron Amdour
The philosopher was born in 469 B.C. and came from a wealthy Athenian family. His father was a stone mason and sculptor which, records say, Socrates took up as a profession. Some say that he even sculpted the statues of Three Graces which were standing near the acropolis until the 2nd century A.D. Socrates served in the army and took part in three military campaigns. A few years later he came back to Athens to philosophize.
A few of the things that Socrates is famous for are the Socratic irony where the teacher makes his students wise pretending he doesn’t know the answer therefore turning up an answer. And the Socratic Method; asking question after question seeking to reveal the conflict in the spectators thought and then lead them to a solid conclusion. Both of these methods are used in courts and Schools worldwide.
Socrates is best recognized for inventing a teaching practice called pedagogy. Also he spent days and days trying to decide how society should run. His conclusion is that everyone should be nice. J
Socrates’ influence is immeasurable. Socrates is still influencing philosophers and students of morals and ethics 24 centuries after his death. The great Greek philosopher gave up his life for what he believed in and that is something not many of us would do. This small, Lilliputian man from an ancient culture will most likely be recognized for the rest of human civilization for changing the way students were taught more than 2,400 years ago.
By: Liron Amdour
PhidIas: Famous Artist
Phidias, the son of Charmides was known as one of Greece’s amazing sculptors. He was known for his design of Zeus in Olympia, but he also designed a statue of Athena in the Parthenon (her temple). His artwork was so amazing, Perikles (ruler of Athens) asked him to be his Chief Artist.
Even though little is know about Phidias, it has been believed he was born in 490 B.C. and died in 430 B.C.
Phidias, created the most important religious images of Athens. Many stories have concluded that he himself had seen an exact image of gods and his artwork shows the images of the gods to man kind.
In 430 B.C, Phidias passed away in prison after being accused of stealing gold from Athena Parthenos.
Even though little is know about Phidias, it has been believed he was born in 490 B.C. and died in 430 B.C.
Phidias, created the most important religious images of Athens. Many stories have concluded that he himself had seen an exact image of gods and his artwork shows the images of the gods to man kind.
In 430 B.C, Phidias passed away in prison after being accused of stealing gold from Athena Parthenos.
Solon: Famous Poet
Solon, one of the Seven Wise Men Of Greece was not only a poet, but a Statesman and Lawmaker. He grew up with a fine family with Execestides his father. Before his life set, he was only a merchant.
Poetry never was a big topic for Solon, he thought of poetry has an escape from the harsh laws he never liked in Athens. The poems he wrote describes Athens being under threat from the greed of their citizens.
When Solon had the chance, he decided to change and add some laws around. He was the one who made the base for Democracy, but did not actually invent the system.
Solon was born on 630 B.C. and passed away on 560 B.C.
"I Grow Old Learning Something New Everyday," SOLON
Poetry never was a big topic for Solon, he thought of poetry has an escape from the harsh laws he never liked in Athens. The poems he wrote describes Athens being under threat from the greed of their citizens.
When Solon had the chance, he decided to change and add some laws around. He was the one who made the base for Democracy, but did not actually invent the system.
Solon was born on 630 B.C. and passed away on 560 B.C.
"I Grow Old Learning Something New Everyday," SOLON