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School of Athens Rafael, 1510-11 Plato Ancient Greek Philosophy Ancient Greek Philosophy The word philosopher means, “a lover of wisdom.” Most philosophers ask themselves, and other people, questions to try to find the “truth.” Ancient Greece was the home of three of the most famous philosophers. Socrates Plato and Aristotle The truth is out there. Socrates c. 469-399 B.C. Born in Athens, 5th century BC. Socrates Encouraged people to examine their own beliefs and ideas. Most of our knowledge of Socrates comes from his student Plato. He wrote no books, but questioned fellow citizens a