Philosophy Timeline

By Hallycon
  • Period: 500 BCE to 350 BCE

    Ancient Greek Ethics

    The era of ancient Greek ethics is a period of philosophical and intellectual development in ancient Greece that took place from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century BCE. During this time, many great thinkers emerged who were interested in understanding the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, and the principles that should govern human behavior.
  • 469 BCE

    Socrates

    Socrates
    Socrates was known for his emphasis on rational inquiry and the importance of examining one's beliefs and assumptions.
    - Emphasized the importance of moral character and knowledge.
  • 427 BCE

    Plato

    Plato
    Plato, one of Socrates' students, emphasized the importance of reason and logic in understanding the world, and developed the theory of Forms, which posited that abstract concepts such as beauty and justice exist independently of physical objects.
    - Believed that objective standards for moral truth exist and that the just person will act in accordance with these standards.
  • 384 BCE

    Aristotle

    Aristotle
    Plato, one of Socrates' students, emphasized the importance of reason and logic in understanding the world, and developed the theory of Forms, which posited that abstract concepts such as beauty and justice exist independently of physical objects.
    - Argued that virtues are habits of action that enable a person to live a good life and that the highest good is eudaimonia, or human flourishing.