§2.3 Religion, science and Philosophy- II

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§2.3 Religion, science and philosophy- II

Learning goals

You can explain:

- How the Greek world of gods works

- What a myth is 

- What is the difference between a mythological and scientific explanation of the world

- What is the difference between religion and philosophy

Why do historians find Homer's work an interesting source?

Why do historians find Homer's work an interesting source?

Greek religion

The Greek religion is polytheistic

The gods are human, but immortal and they have supernatural powers

The gods are worshiped in temples, such as in Egypt

The Greeks learn about the gods through myths; god stories

Gods give explanations for phenomena in nature

Explain why there are earthquakes

Explain why people get the flu

Science

The Greeks explained a lot through myths

Later, scientists will look for other explanations

They explain the world by doing research

This is what we call science

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Archimedes

What other school subject (not taught at this school!), besides steam, helps you to explain the world around you?

Philosophy

Some scientists do not want to look, but think

They ask questions about the society around them

Trying to find the truth in this way is called philosophy

Greek philosophers were praised, but also had enemies

Why do philosophers also have enemies, according to Plato?

Why do philosophers also have enemies, according to Plato?

Learning goals

You can explain:

- How the Greek world of gods works

- What a myth is 

- What is the difference between a mythological and scientific explanation of the world

- What is the difference between religion and philosophy

I. Copy the learning goals; leave some empty space between them.

II. Use blue to answer the questions you can answer without your booklet

III. Use another colour for the additions you make after you used your booklet

First: Finish 2.3

Question: 6 to 12

Assignment 9

There were three ways of explaining reality in Greek times. Most people believed in the [..............1...............] : they thought that the gods had a great influence on what happened. Others tried to understand the world by thinking logically about important questions. They are called [..............2...............]. Finally, there are the [..............3...............] , who did very precise research. Politicians in Athens sometimes found the [..............4...............] dangerous because it questioned the [... ...........5...............] .

Make the text correct

Woorden

[..............1...............]

[..............2...............]

[..............3...............]

[..............4...............]

[..............5...............]

Philosophy

Myths

Science

Philosophers

Priests

Scientists

Philosophy

Religion

Science

Democracy

world of gods

Science

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Hoe hebben de goden de wereld gemaakt?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Is de aarde plat of bolvormig?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Kunnen wij de wereld wel echt begrijpen?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Wat is beter: aristocratie of monarchie?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Wat moet ik offeren als ik ben genezen?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap

Waarbij hoort de vraag:
Wie begon de oorlog tussen Athene en Sparta?

1. Filosofie
2. Religie
3. Wetenschap