Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Global History Review

The video explores the lives and philosophies of three major Greek philosophers: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Socrates is known for his Socratic method and his belief in universal truth, despite not writing anything down. Plato, a student of Socrates, wrote extensively and founded the Academy, emphasizing idealism and the philosopher king theory. Aristotle, a student of Plato, focused on empirical observation and introduced the concept of the golden mean, balancing extremes in behavior.

What is the allegory of the cave and what does it represent?

How did the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle influence Western thought?

Explain Aristotle's concept of the 'golden mean'.

What role did Aristotle play in the development of logic?