Greek Definitions
Agora- was the center of athletic, artistic and political life in the city/state (especially Athens).A public open space used for assemblies and markets
Polis- a city state in ancient Greece. Political entities ruled by citizens, origin of the words politics, metropolitan and poll
508 B.C- Athens establishes democracy. The first time in recorded history people had revolted against their rulers.
Socrates- A classical greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of western philosophy. Had a working class background, fought in the pelloponesian war and was a teacher.
Death of Socrates- died in 399 B.C lost a trial with an optionary death sentence and chose to die, was poisoned, was titled as suicide
The socratic method- a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions
Greek meaning for idiot- a person who is not capable of engaging in the public sphere, people who did not contribute
Polis- a city state in ancient Greece. Political entities ruled by citizens, origin of the words politics, metropolitan and poll
508 B.C- Athens establishes democracy. The first time in recorded history people had revolted against their rulers.
Socrates- A classical greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of western philosophy. Had a working class background, fought in the pelloponesian war and was a teacher.
Death of Socrates- died in 399 B.C lost a trial with an optionary death sentence and chose to die, was poisoned, was titled as suicide
The socratic method- a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions
Greek meaning for idiot- a person who is not capable of engaging in the public sphere, people who did not contribute
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