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BA 1/12
Write a paragraph explaining how you would describe the word “culture.”
In this paragraph, include how art (paintings, poetry, TV, movies, books, etc.) have an impact on our culture.
Lastly, why is culture important?
**Since you are writing a paragraph, you do NOT have to write the question**
Greek Culture
Chapter 5
SSWH3 The student will examine the political,
philosophical, and cultural interaction of Classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE to 400 CE.
b. Identify the ideas and impact of important individuals; include Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and describe the diffusion of Greek culture by Aristotle’s
pupil Alexander the Great and the impact of Julius and Augustus Caesar.
c. Analyze the contributions of Hellenistic and Roman culture; include law, gender, and science.
d. Describe polytheism in the Greek and Roman world and the origins and diffusion of Christianity in the
Roman world.
7 Areas of Focus
1. Philosophy
2. Drama
3. Literature
4. Religion
5. Architecture
6. Daily Life
7. Olympics
Philosophy
Philosopher: thinker who uses logic & reason to investigate nature of the universe, human society, and morality Greek word for “lover of wisdom”
Assumed:1. Universe is put together in an orderly way & subject to
absolute & unchanging laws
2. People can understand these laws through logic & reason
Concerned with the development of critical or rational thought about the nature of the universe
(video)
Sophists
Questioned beliefs of justice and values
3 Beliefs:
1. Impossible for human mind to understand the universe
2. Important for individuals to improve themselves
3. No absolute right or wrong
Socrates
SocratesLittle is known about his writings Died at age 70
Accused of corrupting youth and neglecting the godsFound guilty of crimes & given option of a fine or death
• He chose death
Beliefs:
1. All real knowledge is present within each person
2. Socratic methodQuestion/answer method by using reason
3. People should constantly question themselves
Plato
Plato
Student of Socrates
One of greatest philosophers of Western Civilization
Wrote The RepublicVision of a perfectly governed society
Started The AcademyAcademy: school of philosophy
School lasted 900 years
Plato continued
3 Beliefs:
1. Distrusted democracy
2. Society should be ruled by intellectuals
3. Divided people into 3 groups:Philosophers: rulersWarriors: protected societyMass population: producers
Aristotle
Aristotle
Student of Plato
Taught Alexander the Great
Invented method of arguing based on logicBasis for scientific method