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Timeline & Chronology of Greek Philosophy

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the development of Greek philosophy through a timeline of key figures and ideas, focusing on Socrates and Plato. Students will analyze chronological events and compare philosophical contributions.

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#History
#Greek Culture
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#Timeline & Chronology
#Philosophy (Socrates, Plato)
#Outline the key events in the development of Greek philosophy.
#Compare the ideas of Socrates and Plato.
#Explain the significance of major philosophical milestones.

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Timeline & Chronology of Greek Philosophy

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Timeline of Greek Philosophy

Source A: Excerpts from historical accounts of Socrates and Plato's lives

Socrates (470–399 BCE) was a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is known for his method of questioning, known as the Socratic Method.

Plato (427–347 BCE), a student of Socrates, founded the Academy in Athens and wrote philosophical dialogues exploring justice, knowledge, and virtue.

Source B: A summary of key dates

  • 470 BCE: Socrates is born.
  • 399 BCE: Socrates is executed.
  • 427 BCE: Plato is born.
  • 387 BCE: Plato establishes the Academy.
  • 347 BCE: Plato dies.

Compare these dates and events to understand the chronological development of Greek philosophy.

1.
Outline the main events in the lives of Socrates and Plato, using the timeline provided. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the year 387 BCE in the development of Greek philosophy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the philosophical contributions of Socrates and Plato based on the sources. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse how the lives of Socrates and Plato helped shape Western philosophical traditions. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of why the development of institutions like Plato's Academy was important for philosophy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Outline the key differences between Socrates and Plato’s approaches to philosophy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Describe how Socrates' method of questioning contributed to the development of critical thinking. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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