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Chapter 4 Section 4,
Chapter 4 Section 4
Word | Definition |
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Philosopher | lover of wisdom |
Logic | rational thinking |
Rhetoric | the art of skillful speaking |
Socrates | Athenian stonemason and philosopher, who believed in seeking truth and self-knowledge |
Plato | most of what we know about Socrates comes from this student; taught his own ideas at a school he set up called the Academy |
Aristotle | Plato's most famous student, who also promoted reason as the guiding force for learning |
Parthenon | temple dedicated to the goddess Athena |
Tragedies | plays that told stories of human suffering that usually ended in disaster |
Comedies | humorous plays that mocked people or customs |
Herodotus | often called the "Father of History," stressed the importance of research |