Beliefs & Philosophy
Ancient Greek philosophy began about 2600 years ago when people started asking big questions about the world. Instead of using stories about gods to explain things, these thinkers used reason and careful thinking. In this text, you will learn about the first philosophers from cities along the coast of what is now Turkey. We will explore their important ideas about what makes up the world around us. You will meet Thales, who thought everything came from water, and many others who had different theories. The journey continues through famous names like Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Each of these thinkers added new ideas about knowledge, reality, and how to live a good life. Their questions and methods changed how people understand the world. Many of their ideas still influence our thinking today in science, mathematics, politics, and daily life. This story shows how asking basic questions can lead to great wisdom.
