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10 Cards in this Set
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Hellenistic Civilization interacts with cultures in the _______ and _______.
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MIDDLE EAST AND INDIA
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Hellenistic Philosophy:
"Endure and Accept", emotionless, Rational Order to the Universe |
STOICISM
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Hellenistic Philosophy:
Ultimate goal: Serenity found through the ultimate contemplation of the Universe; governed by natural, rational laws |
EPICUREANISM
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Founder of Stoicism:
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ZENO
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Who created the first atomic theory of the Universe and inspires a very rational view in world to Epicurius?
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DEMOCRITUS
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Hellenistic Philosophy:
Doubt, Questions everything |
SKEPTICISM
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Hellenistic Science:
man of Geometry |
EUCLID
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Hellenistic Science:
Figured out circumference of earth using sun, clouds, etc. |
ERATOSTHENES
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Hellenistic Science:
Claims that sun is center of the universe |
ARISTARCHUS
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Hellenistic Science:
Calculated value of pi; theory of specific gravity; "Stepping into the Baths" |
ARCHIMEDES
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