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Plato and The Republic
Students recognize that in the book The Republic, Plato described the ideal society. They adopt, modify, or reject Plato's views as they describe another, smaller ideal society: Utopia High School. In addition, they summarize the...
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Science and Natural Philosophy Before the Seventeenth Century
Students complete a worksheet about some of the natural philosophers in history. They use graph paper and create a timeline with the dates of birth and names of a list of natural philosophers. They list four questions concerning life and...
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Charmides
For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Charmides by Plato.
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Meno
In this online interactive philosophy activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Meno by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Symposium
In this online interactive philosophy instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Symposium by Plato.
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Gorgias
In this online interactive philosophy learning exercise, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lysis
For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Lysis by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ancient Greek Philosophers:Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Young scholars discover the famous Greek Philosophers. For this Greek lesson, students find the contributions of Ancient Greece and their philosophers. This lesson includes brief bios on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
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Greek Philosophers
In this philosophy learning exercise, students identify some of the most famous Greek Philosophers. They complete a chart that identifies the dates in which they were alive and the philosophical beliefs they shared. There are five Greek...
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A Trip Back In Time
Students develop an understanding of Ancient Greek life. Students explore cultural, political, and social processes that shape different city-states. Students discover people such as Socrates and Alexander the Great.
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Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law
Students consider how Socrates might have responded to extenuating circumstances: for example, if his sentence had been imposed by a tyrant rather than in a trial, or if it had been influenced by prejudice.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Trial of Socrates [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for The Trial of Socrates, a biographical account about the end of Socrates' life. Eleven character roles are needed in this activity.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Diogenes
An extensive biography of Diogenes, his travels, and beliefs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Philosophy
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Democritus
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Socrates (469 399 b.c.e.)
Basic-level introduction to Socrates' life. Excellent summary of the main characteristics of Socrates' life in the three dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," and "Crito."
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Greek Philosophy
Learnng module in which Tom Richey engages us in a discussion of philosophical thought of the times in ancient Greece, beginning with the Greek sophists, Plato and Aristophanes. Teaching and learning materials include videos, unit guides...
Other
Diogenes the Ascetic
Discusses the beliefs of Diogenes regarding wealth and pleasure and said he carried Cynicism to the extreme.
Other
Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.
Other
Kids Philosophy Slam: Aristotle
A compact and easy-to-read write-up of the life of Aristotle, along with information about some of his key ideas.