8Greek Philosophy Shaped the Modern World
Ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation for Western thought. Socrates introduced the Socratic method, a form of questioning to stimulate critical thinking.
Plato founded the Academy, one of the first institutions of higher learning in history. Aristotle, a student of Plato, went on to tutor Alexander the Great and made lasting contributions to logic, ethics, and science.
