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The Ancient Greeks are known for being the founders of western philosophy. Many of the questions about morality, existence and "What is the basic stuff that makes up everything (atoms)" were first asked by the ancient Greeks. Also, many of the words we use are directly rooted by the ancient greek language.
Ex: Philosophy Philo = Love Sophy/Sophia = Wisdom
So Philosophy literally means " The love of wisdom"
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey did so for the same reason that anyone would search for truth - to understand the world a bit better and because it's fascinating to think about. In a world with so much change and inconsistency, it is almost comforting to think that underlying all of this chaos is some notion of truth. And as human beings gifted with sentience, questioning our established beliefs in an attempt to discover the truth may be a worthwhile thing to do. It's a rewarding pursuit, and not just for Greek philosophers - the truth can affect the legal system, the sciences, and how we act as human beings. Many professions today, such as those in the sciences, also pursue this search for the truth.
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∙ 9y agoWell... Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
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∙ 14y agoThe goals was to know the basis of happiness and the truth leads to a happy ending
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∙ 12y agodsdfsa
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Ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art?
Plato
What 2 ancient groups was humanism based on?
Greek and Roman philosophy.
Which was a secular intellectual and cultural movement based on ancient greek and roman philosophy?
humanism
Who is the ancient Greek philosopher noted for his writings and teachings on natural philosophy and on the workings of Earth?
Aristotle
Five distinctive characteristics of ancient Greek culture?
Architecture philosophy history literature and religion.
What has the author C J de Vogel written?
C. J. de Vogel has written: 'Greek philosophys' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophy, Greek literature (Selections: Extracts, etc.), Philosophy, Ancient 'Theoria' -- subject(s): Greek Philosophy, Philosophy, Greek 'Plato'
What word did philosophy come from?
It comes from Ancient Greek
What innovations is most associated with ancient greek culture?
Philosophy
What were two of the main accomplishments of the ancient greek?
democracy and philosophy
Ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art?
Plato
Was Cicero Greek?
No, Cicero was Roman. Cicero could speak Greek and was educated in ancient Greek philosophy, poetry and history. He was important in the introduction of Greek philosophy to Roman society.
What 2 ancient groups was humanism based on?
Greek and Roman philosophy.
What has the author Alfred William Benn written?
Alfred William Benn has written: 'Early Greek philosophy' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophy 'The History of English Rationalism in the Nineteenth Century: In Two Volumes ..' 'The Greek philosophers' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophers, Ancient Philosophy, History 'Modern England'
A member of the ancient greek school of philosophy founded by zeno of citium?
Stoic
What does Plato mean?
Plato was an ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art.
How did the ancient Greek leave a lasting legacy still around today?
philosophy and government
Which was a secular intellectual and cultural movement based on ancient greek and roman philosophy?
humanism
