Because of multiple literature comparisms
Hellenistic literature, philosophy, and art emphasize individualism, emotional expression, and cosmopolitanism, reflecting the diverse cultures of the Hellenistic world. In contrast, Hellenic achievements typically focused on ideals of harmony, balance, and universal truths. Hellenistic works also showcase a more complex and realistic depiction of the human experience, as seen in the works of authors like Epicurus, philosophers like Stoics, and artworks like the Venus de Milo statue.
"Hellenistic" refers to a style of philosophy defined by its pursuit of reason and the intellect. "Hellenic" refers to a period in Greek history.
They were alike in that they were all heavily influenced by hundreds of years of Greek culture, art and philosophy. But Hellenic (that is, Greek) culure and Hellenistic cultures were different in that Hellenic culture kept its true, traditional forms while Hellenistic cultures in other countries were only an influence on local culture, art and philosophy but did not replace it. Each and every "Hellenistic" country was different from another by also staying faithful to much of its own traditions in philosophy and art.
Hellenistic refers to the period after the death of Alexander the Great when Greek culture blended with Eastern influences. Hellenic, on the other hand, refers to the period of ancient Greece before Alexander's conquests, characterized by city-states and classical Greek culture.
The Hellenic philosophers (Plato, e.g.) were concerned with man's relationship to the state, the polisThe Hellenistic philosophers were concerned with man's personal life in the larger world community, the oikumene
Hellenic philosophy views man as a rational being capable of seeking knowledge and understanding the world through reason and logic. It emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, pursuing wisdom, and cultivating the mind to achieve self-realization and fulfillment. Man is seen as an integral part of the cosmos, connected to nature and the divine.
Hellenic
Greek literature. Hellenic means Greek.
Hellenistic art was focused more on perfection of the human form, precision and detail. Sculptures from Hellenistic times looked more God-like than human. In contrast, Hellenic art was based on the new idea of realism. Hellenic sculptures were shaped into realistic, faulted human forms. These are the basic differences between the two types.
Hellenism/Hellenic was their word for Greek. The kingdoms which arose from Alexander's empire after his death were called Hellenistic as they were based on Greek civilisation. However this was superficial as most of the peoples in the ex-Persian territories retained their old ways - only the upper classes adopted Greek culture. So the word Hellenistic is used instead of Hellenic to indicate the partial culture 'like Hellenic'.
Hellenism/Hellenic was their word for Greek. The kingdoms which arose from Alexander's empire after his death were called Hellenistic as they were based on Greek civilisation. However this was superficial as most of the peoples in the ex-Persian territories retained their old ways - only the upper classes adopted Greek culture. So the word Hellenistic is used instead of Hellenic to indicate the partial culture 'like Hellenic'.
The Hellenistic Culture was influenced by Greek (Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
Alexander the great's generals, after his death, divided his new found empire up amongst themselves, establishing what we today call the Hellenistic kingdoms - Hellenistic because the ruling Macedonian and Greek classes adopted Greek culture. The fact that it was partial (the lower classes continued their traditional ways) we use Hellenistic (like Hellenic) rather than Hellenic.