If the concerns of Classical Greek Philosophy were reduced to three words, they’d be truth, beauty, and goodness. Thoughtful observation of the …
Plato’s Philosophy: 10 Breakthroughs That Contributed to Society
Plato’s philosophy was informed by Socrates and addresses a range of topics from the metaphysical to the everyday practical. Here are ten of his best breakthroughs in ancient Greek philosophy.
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Heraclitus was a Greek philosopher who lived in Ephesus of Asia Minor (present-day Turkey) some time in the 6th century BCE. He is one of the most …
The foundation of the city of ancient Alexandria was one of Alexander the Great’s most enduring legacies. A strategic masterstroke, he placed the …
“I know the number of grains of sand and the extent of the sea;I understand the deaf-mute and hear the words of the dumb.”The words of the Oracle of …
In antiquity, the domain of Greek gods extended far beyond Mount Olympus. But Hercules, in particular, is noted for having done more than his fair …
During Classical Antiquity, the ancient Greeks developed the discipline that we today know as history. Ancient Greek Historians composed their works …
The ancient Greeks brought us all sorts of important innovations, from democracy, born in 6th century BC Athens, to the Olympics, which began as a …