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2005-03-15
1:18 PM

Plato

one of the greatest greek philosophers, a student and THE source to Socrates philosophy and life
Republic -- basic question is ask what is Justice, ventures into virtues such as wisdom courage moduration... society, citizen etc

Phaedo -- introduces Forms discusses immortality of the soul

In 'Crito: The Individual and the State' he depicts Socrates final days and returns to the topic of justice, morals, responsibility etc

Listed in category: Foreign, Greek, History, Philosophy.

2005-03-15
1:32 PM

Aristotle

Aristotle's effics

while Aristotle was a student of Plato his views were a bit different than his teacher's. For instance Aristotle believed that you can find universal qualities in particular things while Plato believed that material things are only shadows of true reality, which exists among ideas and forms.

Aristotle's Effics addresswes the nature of the good life for a human being.

Listed in category: Foreign, Greek, History, Philosophy.

2005-02-08
1:58 PM

Homer -- Iliad and Odys

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are a major part of ancient history, especially that of Ancient Greece.
Odyssey book of epics, contains prehistory to many cultures.
Iliad a book of wars and gods.

Listed in category: Fantasy, Fiction, Foreign, Greek, History, Philosophy, Poetry, War.

2005-01-21
8:55 PM

Fables by Aesop

Listed in category: Comedy, Fantasy, Fiction, Foreign, Greek, Philosophy, Poetry.

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