Monday, September 8, 2014

Definitions

Agora- central spot in the ancient Greek city-states. The agora was a gathering place and the center of athletics, artistic, spiritual and political life.

Arete- ''excellence of any kind" or the act of living up to ones potential; moral virtue

Polis- city in Greece, central urban area

508 b.c- democracy begins in Athens. Men were the only ones who could vote

Socrates- Greek philosopher in Athens, Greece.

The death of Socrates- on trial for corruption of the young and criticizing the gods. He defended him self on trial.

Socratic method- form of discussion between individuals based on asking questions to stimulate critical thinking.

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