Greek Culture Flashcards
Who was Aristotle?
Aristotle was Platos student and mostly focused on issues of people rather than about the universe.
What was the Hellenistic Era?
The Hellenistic era was an era of mass Greek cultural expansionism.
How did Greek philosophy differ from other philosophies and religions in the ancient world?
Greek philosophy was different compared to other civilizations, because Greek philosophy focused more on the
What were the fundamental ideas of Greek philosophy?
Their visions on reality, more so scientific reasoning.
What did the Greeks believe about humans?
They believed humans should be virtuous.
What were the major features of Greek religion?
Polytheism.
What things did the Greeks value that made them unique in the ancient world?
They valued philosophy, physical health, appearance, literature, and fine arts.
Who was Plato?
A philosopher and student of Socrates Plato has served as the documenter for Socrates as he didn’t write down anything. Platos most fundamental ideas stemmed from him trying to answer what is reality.
