... 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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