“The Greek Squad”
Pythagoras
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Philosopher and teacher
Believed that all relationships in
the world could be expressed in
numbers
Developed many new ideas about
mathematics
Pythagorean Theory – a2 + b2 = c2
Socrates
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Philosopher and sculpture
Left no written words
Believed that an absolute truth
existed and that all real knowledge
was within each person
Socratic Method – Why?
Put to death for his beliefs
Plato
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Aristotle
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Philosopher, teacher and scientist
Student of Plato
Wrote more than 200 books from
government to astronomy
Taught the “golden mean” – a
person should do nothing in excess
Urged people to use their senses to
make observations
Thought the best mixture for
government was a blend of
monarchies, oligarchies and
democracy
United States Constitution tries to
follow this plan
Philosopher and writer
Student of Socrates
Did not like democracy
Believed government should be
o Philosopher – kings > ruled
using logic and wisdom
o Warriors > for protection
o Rest of the people >
“producers” of things for
the state
Believed men and women should
have the same education and an
equal chance to have the same job
Herodotus
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Historian and writer
“Father of History”
Asked questions to separate fact
from legend
Thucydides
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Historian and soldier
Stressed the importance of having
accurate facts