... common language, and similar religious rituals and beliefs. Communication was difficult due to the numerous islands and mountainous terrain that bisected the communities of people. Democracy, classical art and architecture, philosophy, and drama all can trace their lineage to ancient Greece. Antique vases and statues abound with figures of women, some carrying over to modern times. The Statue of Liberty in ... who became king of Sparta. Plutarch, the second century c.e. writer's depiction of the third century rebellions, mentions elite as well as peasant women involved. Was Sparta a gyneo...

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... devastating war, Athens contemplated the meaning of life and justice. This led them down new pathways of thought that would permanently alter western philosophy. Politicians broadcasted the principle of moral relativism- whatever was good for them was right. They did not believe in the idea of ... life started with water, fire, or some other element. B. Compare and contrast the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Plato and Aristotle both had ideas that have an enduring impact on philosophy and civilization. Plato believed that there were perfect forms of ideal models, and that humans cou...

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... . Using reason, Socrates could infer truths and undermine any statement. This method of questioning searched for definitions of "universal truths" and turned philosophy from the study of how actions are viewed by the majority into how our mind's preconceived notions affect our views on right and wrong. ... not accomplished by accepting an opinion because of its widespread acceptance. Rather, personal advancement toward wisdom is only gained through continuous self-criticism. Philosophy involved not learning the answers but searching for them. While Socrates posed more questions than answe...

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