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Socrates is often considered the Father of Western Philosophy; however, most group him with his successors, Plato and Aristotle, as the Father's of Western Philosophy, also known as "The Big Three." One can argue that Thales is the true Founder of Western Philosophy due to his influence on Socrates. In regards to modern philosophy, René Descartes holds that title. There is no single person who owns the title of "The Father of Philosophy," considering how much of philosophy developed largely independently in different regions (i.e., Western and Eastern philosophy).
Both Socrates and Plato are considered two of the "Big Three," also known as the Fathers of Western Philosophy. Combined, they developed the majority of Western philosophy, most specifically in the fields of ethics, epistemology, and logic.
Confucian philosophy is eastern, Greek philosophy is western. Eastern philosophy doesn't think about the answers to questions about how the earth became like this. Confucius mainly thought about what was the best way to govern a state. He didn't think of practical problems.
Oriental philosophy sets moral guidelines for an individual or a domestic society. Western Philosophy covers ... everything.
Socrates is the called the Father of western philosophy.
According to classic Western philosophy, Athens.
Socrates is often considered the Father of Western Philosophy; however, most group him with his successors, Plato and Aristotle, as the Father's of Western Philosophy, also known as "The Big Three." One can argue that Thales is the true Founder of Western Philosophy due to his influence on Socrates. In regards to modern philosophy, René Descartes holds that title. There is no single person who owns the title of "The Father of Philosophy," considering how much of philosophy developed largely independently in different regions (i.e., Western and Eastern philosophy).
Both Socrates and Plato are considered two of the "Big Three," also known as the Fathers of Western Philosophy. Combined, they developed the majority of Western philosophy, most specifically in the fields of ethics, epistemology, and logic.
Plato did not create philosophy. He was a main proponent of it, though, and one of the most influential philosophers in history. Alongside his mentor (Socrates) and student (Aristotle), Plato is considered one of the three Fathers of Western Philosophy. Before him, philosophy already existed; however, it was not as developed or established in Western society.
This civilization developed western philosophy, basis for democratic government, as well as great poetic epics.
Absolutely! He developed some resounding proofs of God's existence that were used often in Western Philosophy
Confucian philosophy is eastern, Greek philosophy is western. Eastern philosophy doesn't think about the answers to questions about how the earth became like this. Confucius mainly thought about what was the best way to govern a state. He didn't think of practical problems.
Oriental philosophy sets moral guidelines for an individual or a domestic society. Western Philosophy covers ... everything.
The Greeks developed math, science, philosophy, schools and it is the foundation of the western world. It gave us art, music, and government. They knew that the world was round and had figured out many other things. The Ancient Greeks are like the foundation of a house because without them there would no western world.
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy.
Plato
He was considered the father of Western philosophy: much of Western philosophy written since his time was influenced by his writings.