These books on ancient Greek philosophy provide helpful teaching resources. This anthology looks at the early sages of Western philosophy and science who paved the way for Plato and Aristotle and their successors. Democritus's atomic theory of matter, Zeno's dazzling "proofs" that motion is impossible, Pythagorean insights into mathematics, Heraclitus's haunting and enigmatic epigrams-all form part of a revolution in human thought that relied on reasoning, forged the first scientific vocabulary, and laid the foundations of Western philosophy. Jonathan ...

Introduce children to the teaching of Plato, Aristotle and other great teachers from ancient Greek philosophy. The trial and death of Socrates (469-399 BC) have almost as central a place in Western consciousness as the trial and death of Jesus. In four superb 'dialogues', Plato provided the classic account. Socrates spent a lifetime analysing ethical issues, and the Euthyphro finds him outside the court-house, still debating the nature of piety with an arrogant acquaintance. The Apology is both a robust rebuttal to the charges of impiety and corrupting young ...

These books on ancient Greek philosophy provide helpful teaching resources. The Most Important and Influential Works of Western Thought-In One Volume. This annotated collection of the influential philosopher's most famous works includes: Metaphysics, Logic, Physics, Psychology, Ethics, Politics, and Poetics. Written by Aristotle. 528 pages. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Teaching philosophy is not essential; but will give your child a better understanding of the Greek philosophers. This book is primarily focused on western ancient philosophy and ...

Science project experiment and activities are available for elementary, middle school or high school science. Make science fun with 101 exciting step-by-step experiments that are safe and easy to do at home. Science writer Neil Ardley shows how you can use everyday objects to discover the basic principles of science and understand how these apply to the world around you. So if you want to make a volcano erupt, see around corners, find out how your eyes work, or build an electromagnet, this fascinating book will show you how. Published by