In todays blog we have to define terms that we discuss in class.
Agora- central spot in ancient greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city. wikipedia
Arete- means "excellence of any kind". The term may also mean "moral virtue". The act of living up to ones full potential. - wikipedia
Polis - City state in ancient Greece , central urban area
The year of 500 BC.- Athenian democracy was established in Athens under Cleisthenes following the tyranny of Hippias.
Socrates- born on 470 BC. A greek philosopher who contributed to the fields of ethics. created socratic method.
Death of socrates- Socrates was put on trial for criticizing democracy and was sentenced to death and was forced to drink a mixture containing poison hemlock. Corrupting the youth and introducing strange gods were the reasons. wikipedia
The socratic-It is a dialectical method, often involving a discussion in which the defense of one point of view is questioned. wiki
When ancient greeks called you an idiot- someone concerned with private affairs instead of public meaning you are self centered
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