About Socrates
Sophist
Greek Educational thinkers
100

Socrates is born in what country?

Greece

Socrates is considered as one of the greatest educational thinkers because he proposed

1. Socratic method that includes inquiry based  learning etc.

2. focus on moral, ethical questions

 

3. Ethical Inquiry

4.  focused of dialectical approach which is dialogue and debate.

5.  Lifelong learning.

100

Do you think Sophist accept fees for teaching?

Fee-Based Education: Unlike earlier philosophers who often taught freely or as part of broader civic duties, Sophists were among the first to charge fees for their teachings, treating education as a profession.

100

Give atleast 2 Athenian Greek Educational Thinkers

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

200

What is the Profession of Socrates?

He is a Sculptor.

  • Stonemason (or Sculptor)
  • Soldier
  • Public Figure and Gadfly
200

Is a Sophist Philosopher a public speaker?

Yes 

Sophists were renowned for their expertise in rhetoric and public speaking, skills they imparted to students aspiring to careers in law, politics, and public speaking. 

200

Who was the first of the great Greek thinkers and teachers?

Thales of Miletus- Aristotle identified Thales as the first person to investigate the basic principles, the question of the originating substances of matter and, therefore, as the founder of the school of natural philosophy. 

What is school of natural Philosophy- It includes the study of matter , energy , space , time , and the laws that govern the universe . Natural philosophy is often considered the origin of the modern science , as it laid the foundation for the development of scientific methods and theories . 

300

How did Socrates die?

Socrates was sentenced to death by consuming a cup of poison because he corrupts the youth.

Die in vain?No

* Impact on Plato and Aristotle

*Philosophical Influence 

*Cultural Icon

300

Does Sophist receives criticisms from Socrates?

Yes

Socrates and other contemporary philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle, criticized the Sophists for prioritizing persuasive techniques over the pursuit of truth and virtue.

300

Who are the Greeek educational thinkers

1. Socrates

2.Plato

3. Aristotle

4. Isocrates

5. Xenophon

6. Pythagoras

400

Give one contribution of Socrates in Education.

Socratic Method

  • Dialectical Method
  • Active Learning
  • Focus on Ethics and Virtue
  • Intellectual Humility and Inquiry
  • Philosophy as a Way of Life
  • Development of Critical Thinking Skills
  • Concept of Lifelong Learning
400

Give atleast 2 names of Sophists Philosophers

1. Protagoras

2. Gorgias

3. Hippias of Elis

4. Prodicus of Ceos

5. Thrasimacus

400

What are the influence of Greek educational thinkers in education?

1. Philosophical foundation of education

2. Focus on Liberal arts and humanities

3. Development of pedagogical methods

4. Impact on modern educational thought

500

Socrates life laid the foundation of what Philosophy?

Western Philosophy

Followed by Plato and Aristotle.

The Unexamined Life

  • Socrates famously declared that "the unexamined life is not worth living," emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and critical examination of one’s own beliefs and actions.
  • Platonic Dialogues: Through Plato’s dialogues, Socrates’ ideas have been preserved and studied for centuries, continuing to influence philosophical thought.
  • Western Educational Practices: The Socratic method remains a staple in modern education, particularly in the humanities, law, and other disciplines that value critical thinking and dialogue.
  • Ethical Foundations: Socratic ethics, with its focus on virtue and moral reasoning, underpins much of Western ethical theory.
500

Does sophist a Jack of all traits?

Yes

 Sophists taught a wide range of subjects beyond rhetoric, including grammar, mathematics, and natural sciences. They aimed to equip their students with a broad education that would prepare them for various intellectual and practical pursuits.

500

How can you apply the idea of Greek Educational thinkers in our situation today specially in DepEd?

The answer of students may vary 

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