1. The Bronze Age Civilization of the Aegean took place during ca. 3000-1200 B.C.E This time period consisted of two civilizations, the Minoan (ca. 2000-1400 B.C.E.) and the Mycenaean (ca. 1600-1200 B.C.E). On the island of Crete, the Minoan civilization was centered in the palace of Minos at Knossos. This culture was thriving and traveled by sea quiet often. The palace consisted of frescoes demonstrating numerous aspect of Cretan life. Of all the frescoes in the palace the most recognized is the “bull-leaping” fresco. This fresco is said to be associated with the cult of the bull, the ritual game that is now known as bull fighting. Julius Caesar arranged the rules for this game. This sport is correlated with blood sacrificing rituals amongst
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Aristotle was one of Plato’s students at the Academy. Aristotle founded a school, Lyceum, in Athens. Aristotle did not agree with The Theory of Forms, “…the real was not a reflection of ideal Forms, but existed in the objects of the material world” (Fiero 98). His contribution to ethics involved his hypothesis on happiness. Aristotle believed that happiness is the only human value that can be considered a final goal. An individual can achieve happiness, Aristotle explained, by “…recognizing one’s defining essence, and functioning to fulfill it” (Fiero 99). In Aristotle’s doctrine, Nicomachean Ethics, he states the following: “perhaps, however, it seems a truth which is generally admitted, that happiness is the supreme good… The best way of arriving at such a definition will probably be to ascertain the function of Man” (Fiero 99). The previous quotes prove that he believed happiness was the true good and that it can be achieved through fulfilling one’s purpose. Aristotle also believed that any individual that practiced reasoning would then reach their excellence. In regards to government, he came to the conclusion that the best type of government was constitutional and was ruled by the middle class. Like Plato, Aristotle also believed that only the individuals that have reached the ultimate good can then take part in
Aristotle was one of Plato’s students at the Academy. Aristotle founded a school, Lyceum, in Athens. Aristotle did not agree with The Theory of Forms, “…the real was not a reflection of ideal Forms, but existed in the objects of the material world” (Fiero 98). His contribution to ethics involved his hypothesis on happiness. Aristotle believed that happiness is the only human value that can be considered a final goal. An individual can achieve happiness, Aristotle explained, by “…recognizing one’s defining essence, and functioning to fulfill it” (Fiero 99). In Aristotle’s doctrine, Nicomachean Ethics, he states the following: “perhaps, however, it seems a truth which is generally admitted, that happiness is the supreme good… The best way of arriving at such a definition will probably be to ascertain the function of Man” (Fiero 99). The previous quotes prove that he believed happiness was the true good and that it can be achieved through fulfilling one’s purpose. Aristotle also believed that any individual that practiced reasoning would then reach their excellence. In regards to government, he came to the conclusion that the best type of government was constitutional and was ruled by the middle class. Like Plato, Aristotle also believed that only the individuals that have reached the ultimate good can then take part in