Part one of term paper
Philosophy in ancient Greece was merely a type of argument, until a pioneer named showed the world a new way of thinking. was born in 469 BC in Athens (where he lived all his life) as the son of Sophroniscus, a stonemason, and Phaenarete. In his life, changed common philosophy, which was a study of why the way things are, into a con ...

Part two of term paper
... for philosophical beliefs. By teaching Plato his concepts and beliefs, Socrates greatly influenced Western thought and philosophy. Socrates' thoughts were more associated with man, instead of nature and man's surroundings. He also lead discussions about man's feelings, soul, and actions. Philosophers before Socrates speculated about the natural universe, but Socrates made them realize their absence of any agreed standard of truth. In doing so, he gave philosophers a common ground ...