Ancient Greek Philosophers Lesson

In this lesson, students will learn about ten of the most influential philosophers from Ancient Greece, tracing their core ideas about the natural world, ethics, knowledge, and political theory from the sixth to the fourth centuries BCE. By working through the materials, learners will develop an understanding of how these thinkers broke from mythological explanations to establish disciplined approaches to inquiry that continue to underpin Western philosophy, science, and education. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.