| The Little Greek Boy Who Could | Classical Greece | Theories and Ethics and Morals, Oh My! | Core Values | The Domino Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aristotle was born in 384 BCE in the small village of Stagirus.
Where was Aristotle born?
|
There were four classical classes - the Pentacosiomedimni, the Knights, the Zeugitae, and the Thetes.
How did Ancient Greece view social class structure?
|
Logic and reason.
What two topics did Aristotle's theory focus on?
|
Both philosophers agree on the existence of God, the self-discipline of our actions, and the fact that we determine our own fate.
What is the key similarity between the two theorists' views?
|
Aristotle's works heavily influenced Western philosophy, from religious scholars, like St. Thomas Aquinas, to political leaders, like Thomas Jefferson.
Name an example of an organization or individual that has been influenced by Aristotle's teachings.
|
|
Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, lived from 55-135 AD .
In what time zone was Epictetus was born in?
|
No, because women and slaves could not vote or hold positions of political power.
Did Ancient Greece function as a true democracy?
|
Stoicism is a belief system where people should live free of passion, grief and joy, and submit without complaint to avoid unnecessary consequences.
Define Epictetus' theory of stoicism
|
For instance, Aristotle believed in the process of deduction to arrive at justifiable action.
If possible, name one difference between the two viewpoints.
|
His teachings influenced psychologist, Albert Ellis, in his research towards psychotherapy. In addition, Epictetus impacted a reformist branch of Buddhism as they developed their own spiritual ideology.
What are some effects in today's society of Epictetus' ideology?
|
Support Us on Ko-fi