Sunday, November 15, 2009

How many ancient Greek Philosophers can you Name?

Name the ancient Greek philosophers you are familiar with or know.





Name one work from each, if you have read their works.





What is the one idea or concept which most influences your thinking?

How many ancient Greek Philosophers can you Name?
well i found a website which lists 39.





http://www.grg.org/OldGreeks.htm
Reply:Thales, said everything is Water


Parmenides, "The Way" Monism


Anaximenes, Boundless


Empedocles, Four Elements, plus the Fifth Element


Heraclitus, Fire


Lucretius, "The Nature of the Universe" Atomism


Epictitus


Plato %26amp; Socrates, "Symposium", "The Republic"


Aristotle, The Poetics





Readings,
Reply:Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Heraclitus, Parmenides.
Reply:I can name all of them, whether they are the correct and accurate names is something else.
Reply:socrates comes to mind.
Reply:5
Reply:socraties
Reply:Plato?? Uh yea, just forget I said anything... :P
Reply:Sorry, but I am not one of the sheep in the herd...I don't let ANYONE influence my thinking but me.


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