- Greek philosopher who lived from 470-399 BCE.
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of all time.
- Known for his method of questioning and reasoning, called the Socratic method.
- His teachings formed the basis of Western philosophy.
Plato:
- Greek philosopher and student of Socrates.
- Lived from 428-347 BCE.
- He is considered one of the most important philosophers in history.
- Founded the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world.
- His works, such as The Republic and The Symposium, are widely studied and influential in philosophy, politics, and ethics.
Aristotle:
- Greek philosopher and student of Plato.
- Lived from 384-322 BCE.
- He is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers in history.
- He made important contributions to logic, metaphysics, biology, ethics, and politics.
- His works, such as Nicomachean Ethics and Politics, are still extensively studied today.