• Socrates
    469 BCE

    Socrates

    He is an Athenian Philosopher whose questions and opinions chasted with the current course of Athenian politics and society.
  • Period: 469 BCE to 399 BCE

    Socrates'Philosophy

    According to him, " No one commits an evil act knowingly and doing wrong arises out."
  • PLATO
    428 BCE

    PLATO

    He ranks among the greatest philosophers of the world, and is views by many scholars as the most important Philosophers of the Western Civilization.
  • Aristotle
    384 BCE

    Aristotle

    He was simply known as " The First Teacher", in the West he was " The Philosopher". His ethics is concerned with actions conducive to man's good.
  • Period: 384 BCE to 322

    Aristotle's Philosophy

    " The Golden Mean Principle" To be happy, we have to live life with moderation and avoid extremes in everything we do.
  • Period: 428 to 348

    Plato's Philosophy

    Ethics is referred to as a concern to act rightly and live a good life. Plato's main concern is to challenge the views most people have about goodness.
  • Thomas Hobbes

    Thomas Hobbes

    He believes that human beings are selfish creatures who would do anything to improve their position.
  • Period: to

    Thomas Hobbes' Philosophy

    Moral Positivisim
    Hobbes believes that the purpose of the government is to protect the rights of its people, preserve justice and enforce the laws.It is a must for every nstion to have someone who would manage and administer them.