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May 15, 2007 · Many major historical figures in philosophy have provided an answer to the question of what, if anything, makes life meaningful, although they typically have not put it in these terms (with such talk having arisen only in the past 250 years or so, on which see Landau 1997).
Sep 20, 2022 · The great lesson of the ancient philosopher Socrates is that philosophical contemplation itself prepares us for the good life.
- Oscar Davis
Nov 9, 2009 · Socrates is one of the most exemplary and strangest of Greek philosophers who helped pave the way for other prominent thinkers including Plato and Aristotle.
May 15, 2007 · One part of the field of life's meaning consists of the systematic attempt to clarify what people mean when they ask in virtue of what life has meaning. This section addresses different accounts of the sense of talk of “life's meaning” (and of “significance,” “importance,” and other synonyms).
Dec 9, 2022 · This essay will explore the importance that Plato and Aristotle place on living an examined life and their metaphysical justifications for doing so and the relation between these two philosophers...
- George Gulliver
Nov 9, 2009 · The Athenian philosopher Plato (c.428-347 B.C.) is one of the most important figures of the Ancient Greek world and the entire history of Western thought.
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Nov 29, 2023 · Life in Ancient Greece. Ancient Greece was a hub of trade, philosophy, athletics, politics, and architecture. Understanding how the Ancient Greeks lived can give us unique insights into how Greek ideas continue to influence out own lives today.
