... the modern civilization only exists because of the major accomplishments of Greek or Hellenic people who lived approximately between 1150 B.C.E and 420 B.C.E. They introduced us to politics, democracy, philosophy, metaphysics, literature, architecture, history, entertainment and tragedy. All these terms opened the door to think farther which resulted to enrich human existence with uniqueness. With all these ... part of our economy which was once introduced by the Greek people and our trading methods are still the same. The term, philosophy, was invented by the Greek people like Socrates...

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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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... expressive of what is internal and domestic, whereas war pertains to what is external and foreign. The Hellenic race is united together by ties of blood and friendship, but this philosophy is alien and strange to the Spartans. Therefore, when Athenians fight with Spartans and Spartans with Athenians, Athenians will describe this antagonism as being at war, and that they are ... of the needy. He believes that none of these ideas dealt with the common good of all. In hopes to keep the next generation from becoming like the present one Aristotle taught young Alexander the Great his own ide...

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... located on the Peloponnesus was a militaristic society, which prided itself above all and foremost in its army, while Athens, which lay northeast of the Peloponnesus, was a center of art, philosophy, architecture, and theater. The importance of the military was clearly evident in the Spartan society, which believed that strong men could protect the city just as well if not better ... the Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Perhaps, the greatest achievement of Athens however, was the development of philosophy. The Athenians believed that the human mind was capable of understanding ev...

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... located on the Peloponnesus was a militaristic society, which prided itself above all and foremost in its army, while Athens, which lay northeast of the Peloponnesus, was a center of art, philosophy, architecture, and theater. The importance of the military was clearly evident in the Spartan society, which believed that strong men could protect the city just as well if not better ... the Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Perhaps, the greatest achievement of Athens however, was the development of philosophy. The Athenians believed that the human mind was capable of understanding ev...

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... the ordinary individual a chance to shine and make something of themselves. Grecian government would have great influences on other governments such as the Roman Empire as well. With minds like Aristotle and Alexander the Great, Greece would use its government to expand its intelligential ideas of economy and wealth. Ancient Greece's economy depended on agriculture and trade. Farmers worked small plots ... people of Greece were a unique group of people, mainly because they were such an intelligent group of socity. With people such as Homer, Plato, Sacrates, Aristotle, and many other peo...

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... more people, especially to women. Both Athenian and Spartan women lived much of their lives separately from the men of their societies. Athenian men spent time away discussing politics and philosophy, but when they went home they expected obedience from their wives. However, no Athenian citizen would ever admit that he took advice from a woman. Spartan men were gone even more ... this time. It proves that they were able to succeed if they were willing to be deemed unrespectable. Most Greek women, however, did not get an education. The famous philosopher Aristotle said; "between the sexe...

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... producing perfect children. Instead they were at home tending to the house and children. The women were not given any privileges or responsibilities because they were considered to be inferior. Aristotle even wrote "The Man is by nature fitter for command than the female, just as an older person is superior to a younger, more immature person." One way that Athens and ... allowed the Athenians to make better choices and it made it easier for all Athenians to contribute to their city-state. The result was a large amount of creative architecture and philosophy distinguished Athens from all...

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The ancient Greeks had a huge impact on western civilization. They have made major contributions to the world. They have done this through politics/democracy, the arts, literature, philosophy, science/math and war/military. To this day we see many of their practices still in us. Many countries govern through a democracy, which started in ancient Greece. Modern day militaries ... , was based on Socrates" question and answer method of arriving at some important truth. Socrates left no writings, but his ideas are preserved in writings of other Greeks, especially Plato. Aristotle also wrote impo...

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