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Friesian School

Friesian School: Origin of Philosophy: Why the Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives an intense discussion of how the geography and trade patterns of the ancient Greeks may have influenced the development of their philosophy.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Other

The Sophists and Greek Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the uniqueness of ancient Greek democracy as a cultural achievement and relates it to the rise of critical philosophy by the Sophists.
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Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the beliefs of Aristotle, his contributions to logic, and why he had to flee Athens at the time of Alexander's death.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Empedocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the Greek philosopher Empedocles. Also contains a picture and links to additional information.
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Other

2020 Site: Socrates a Biography of Socrates Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief biography of Socrates. Additional information about his life and works is available through links on the left side of the page.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Trial of Socrates 399 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This looks at the historic problem of why Socrates was put on trial. The historical artifacts surrounding the trial are available online as are scholarly interpretations through the years.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
The founder of a school of Greek philosophy, born in Athens in 429 B.C.; died there in 347 B.C. He was the founder of the first of the four great schools of philosophy, which was called the Academic school.

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