Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophers
By: Jackson Spires and Gabe Williams
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Philosophers in Ancient Greece were a very important part of their culture. Philosophers were important because they came up with ideas, or theories, about pretty much everything and most wrote about their ideas. Some of the topics of the theories were metaphysics, astronomy, physics, politics, poetry, and justice.
Things Ancient Greek Philosophers Did
- They came up with questions such as, "Who are we?", "How can we be happy?", and "Does the universe have a purpose?"
- They also taught people about their theories
Famous Ancient Greek Philosophers
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
More About Ancient Greece
Ways Ancient Greek Culture is Reflected in Today's Society
- They invented the Greek Alphabet that the people of Greece use today
- The Ancient Greeks created the Olympic Games which people still participate in today
- The Ancient Greeks were one of he first civilizations to document historical events which people still do today.
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was the first philosopher? A: Thales
Q: Who was the most important Roman philosopher? A: Varro