Which of the following statements about the Greek philosophers Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates is correct?

Socrates learned about the natural sciences from his mentor Plato.

All three lived in Athens because they admired Athenian democracy.

Socrates never wrote anything about philosophy.

Plato's Republic described an ideal state where fairly elected representatives would serve the people's will.

Question

Which of the following statements about the Greek philosophers Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates is correct?  



Socrates learned about the natural sciences from his mentor Plato.



All three lived in Athens because they admired Athenian democracy.



Socrates never wrote anything about philosophy.



Plato's Republic described an ideal state where fairly elected representatives would serve the people's will.

avaobri · Answer

Well what do you think the answer might be?

dmcdowell · Answer

I think its A or C

avaobri · Answer

One of those answers is right!  Socrates left no writings; references to military duty may be found in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. He was prominently lampooned in Aristophanes's comedic play The Clouds produced when Socrates was in his mid-forties.

avaobri · Answer

Knowing that information, can you make a guess on what the answer might be?

dmcdowell · Answer

so C

avaobri · Answer

Yes! Good job ;)