How significant of an impact do the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates have on our lives today?

Directions:

 

You must select and respond to the question from the list below. You must respond to the actual question and, if appropriate, elaborate beyond the initial question.  Your initial original posting must be at least 500 words long and demonstrate an understanding of the issues.  This must be submitted at least two days prior to the module end date (Aug 11).Additionally, you must reply to at least two students  posts with a 200 word response each by the end of the module. (Aug 13) Your job is to start the discussion with insight and to further it with thoughtful follow up responses. Late postings are not accepted in discussion forums.

 

 Summary of requirements:

 

            (1) A 500-word initial post to each question below.

 

            (2)Two 200-word responses to classmates’ follow up posts. Your follow up postings should further the discussion and add insight to the original posting.

 

 

 

1. How significant of an impact do the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates have on our lives today? Give specific examples. Who are the major philosophers of current day? How are their teachings/thoughts the same or different from these most significant philosophers of ancient Greece? Is philosophy more or less influential today than it was in the day of the great Greek philosophers.