KeiKei Baugh

In class, we continued watching and taking notes on the philosophy crash course, this is what I have added to my notes: -  Value Theory: Ethics: the branch of philosophy that studies and evaluates human conduct Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of beauty - Is there any reason that I should treat, say, strangers differently than the people I love? -Do I owe anything to myself? What about animals? Or the earth? - Logic is about reasoning, giving strong arguments that don't fall victim to fallacies - step 1: try to understand -step 2: critical evaluation Tomorrow, we will most likely continue watching the crash course.

In class today, we got our graded tests back, watched a philosophy crash course, and took notes on the video. So far, this is what we wrote down in our notebook: - Why do you do what you do, why do you think what you think, and why do you feel what you feel? - Mythos= storytelling -Philos= science - Philosophia= the love of wisdom - Philosophy= the academic study of anything - Plato had a school called Plato's Academy: first university in the western world - Aristotle had a school called Aristotle's Lyceum - Philosophy came to be understood more as a way of thinking about questions - What is the world like?: "What's the nature of reality?" - Is the world just made up of matter and energy, or is there something else going on? - Do I have a soul? Is there something immaterial about me that will survive after I die? - Metaphysics= the branch of philosophy that studies the nature or reality - Epistemology= the branch of philosophy that studies the nature...

Today I was absent from school.

In Wednesday's class, we began to take notes on the philosophers that were in Greece throughout history. Here's what we took notes on so far... Socrates: - Looked to science and logic (not the mythological gods) for explanations of how the world worked - The Socratic Method fostered critical thinking More Socrates: - "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates was charged w/ serious crimes - Impiety (disrespecting the gods) - Corrupting the youth of Athens - At his trial, he described himself as a singing gadfly, and Athens as a lazy old horse - Did not deny what he had done; asked for free dinners -Found guilty by an Athenian jury, and sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock (nasty way to go) Plate carries on: - Plato was a student and follower of Socrates - He wrote out Socrates' teachings, and described his trial in Apology - Republic was Socrates' discussion of justice and the ideal state- one of the most influential books o...

In today's class, we continued to take notes on "Democracy and Greece's Golden Age" while those who were absent finished their tests. I took notes on Greek art and architecture. There is a Nike of Samothrace which was probably created around 203 B.C. to honor a sea battle. Greek art also included red and black pottery, which is known for its beauty of form and decoration. Additionally, the Parthenon which was built between 447 and 432 B.C. was a Greek temple dedicated to Athena. It serves as an excellent example of the Greek expression of harmony, symmetry, and balance. Then, in the 6th century B.C., the Greeks became the first people to use theater for its own sake and not for religious rituals. They would write two different types of plays, comedy and tragedy. For both types, actors wore theatrical masks that exaggerated human expressions. Theatrical productions in Athens were both an expression of civic pride and a tribute to the Gods. I also went back through my n...

In class today, we took our test and with the remaining time we took notes on democracy and the golden age. A wise and able statesman named Pericles ruled during this time period which shaped today's architecture, art, and overall culture. Pericles was a skillful politician, an inspiring speaker, and respected general. During the age, drama, sculpture, poetry, philosophy, architecture, and science all reached new heights. Pericles' goals for Athens were to strengthen Athenian government, hold and strengthen the empire, and glorify Athens. Direct democracy is the form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives, it was an important legacy of Periclean Athens. Additionally, Pericles used money from the Delian League to beautify Athens. He also made the Athenian navy the strongest in the Mediterranean. So, Athens grew in wealth, prestige, and power; the city-states viewed it with hostility. The Peloponnesian Wars began in 431 B.C. (Athens vs. Spar...

In class today, Mr. Schick went over what will be on the test and what to study for Friday's test. We were told to study the rivers and ancient civilizations, a possible way they could be presented on the test is matching them. We should also study the geography of Greece and ask ourselves "how would their geography affect their culture?". I refreshed my mind about the key things of Greek geography. The mountains cover 3/4 of Greece, crops couldn't be grown so they depended on trading on the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, we need to be able to identify the seas and city-states/landmasses. The Greeks were difficult to unite because of the terrain. The Greek diet consisted of fairly healthy foods, then they figured out how to grow olives and traded them. The Greeks also sailed around and colonized or conquered many territories. There are more topics to study and I could do this by looking back at the powerpoint on Mr. Schick's website and studying my notes.

In class today, we got our graded textbook projects back and used the majority of the mod to review and study for our upcoming test. I studied the "Ancient Greece" google doc and looked over my notes in my composition book. I realized that I needed to study the "sea people" and the timeline of the tyrants more than the other topics. I understand Homer, the Gods/ Goddesses, Greek geography, and the politics very well. Also, Marisa and I helped each other study by "quizzing" each other. All in all, I will continue to study throughout the week to get ready for the Greece test on Friday.

In western civilization, we took notes on the Persian Wars, their fighting techniques, and looked at the timeline of the Persian Wars. The greeks used the smart technique of the phalanx, which was a close-rank, dense grouping of warriors. They were armed with long spears and interlocking shields. The soldiers would advance slowly toward the enemy, until they broke through their ranks. Then, we took notes on the Persian Wars (Persian Empire vs. Greece). The Persian Empire was very large compared to Greece, which was small and insignificant. The Persians had nearly unlimited resources and a huge army. But, the Greeks had the advantage of fighting on their home land, so they knew the terrain very well unlike the Persians. The Greeks were also motivated to maintain and preserve democracy, whereas most of the Persian warriors were mercenaries and a long ways from home. Outnumbered, the Greeks maintained to win the Persian War and form the Delian league.

In today's class, Mr. Schick wasn't feeling well, so we were instructed to read about the warring city-states and take notes. I took notes on the key terms highlighted in the book. One of the terms was polis, which is a city state and the fundamental political unit in Ancient Greece. The acropolis was the fortified hilltop where citizens gathered to discuss city government. A single person, called a king, ruling the government is a democracy. a government ruled by a small group of noble and landowning families is a aristocracy. A government ruled by a few powerful people is a oligarchy. Powerful individuals seizing control of the government by appealing to the common people for support are tyrants. And Democracy means ruled by the people. The first step toward democracy came when a nobleman named Draco took power. In conclusion, I took notes on government terms, Spartan and Athenian lifestyle, and the Persian war.

Today in class, we finished talking about democracy, then started taking notes on gods, goddesses, Athens, and Sparta. I took notes on direct democracy, and how the rule is based on citizenship. The majority rule decides the vote. Then, we began taking notes on gods and goddesses such as Poseidon, Zeus, and Aphrodite. Poseidon is the god of the sea, who interfered with Odysseus trying to return home. Aphrodite is the goddess of love, whom had lovers of both Gods and men. Dionysus is the god of wine, and was son of Zeus (a god) and of Semele (a human princess). Next, we took notes on the fighting Spartans and Athenians. The greeks were certainly war-like people, especially the Spartans. Spartans were known for their tough, ruthless infantry. Whereas, Athens had a great infantry, but nothing could compare to their navy. Their most effective weapon was the trireme. This technological marvel was agile, fast, and the fastest ship in the world at the time.

Today in class, we continued working on our "Introduction to Greece" essay for the entire mod. Our group finished our project, here is our paragraph on the government: Ancient Greece was made up of many city-states and each had their own governments. They started out having monarchies, than oligarchies and then democracies.  The monarchy was ruled by a king and sometimes he was called a tyrant.  The oligarchy was when the government was ran by a small group of people.  The democracy was ruled by people and they all had a say.  It was in Athens that democracy was first used as a primary form of government. Greece has had many leaders throughout the years with differing ways to govern. The Greek rulers have varied from cruel tyrants, and to those who want the government to work in favor of the citizens. The leaders were mostly aristocrats (rich people) or tyrants, such as Hippias (tyrant) who ruled from 527 to 510 BCE. Next, Isagoras and Cleisthenes fought for power o...

In class today, we started our essays on Greece. Lauren, Quinn, Caroline, Marisa, and I have the "Intro to Greece" topic to complete tonight. Here is what we have written so far:  Greece has a history that set the tone for the entire world. Whether it’s government, leaders, culture, or lifestyle, ancient Greece left its mark. Greece’s geography varies across the country. There are peninsulas islands, and a mountainous mainland. Their geography had a major impact on their lifestyle such as effecting their culture and ability to unite as a nation. It also affected their diet by limiting their food resources. They were limited to foods like fish, olives, grapes, and grain. With the numerous rugged mountains, city-states had trouble uniting. People often remained loyal to their city rather than the country as a whole. So, tonight I will have to write about leaders and their impact on the Greeks' culture.