The impact of Ancient Greek society on the Modern Western World is still felt and seen in many different ways. The Ancient Greeks had many distinct views and contributions to Philosophy, Architecture, and Literature. Ancient Greece was the birth place of Philosophy. Many Greeks were wise beyond their years and had a curious and philosophical nature. “The Greek thinkers invented “natural philosophy”, a term that encompasses the fields we now call “Philosophy” and “Science”. Pg.47, Chapter 2: The Aegean. Western Philosophy was founded on the Coast of Ionian in the sixth century BCE. The Greeks were focused on enlightening themselves and fellow Greeks with their knowledge, and to finding conclusions to common questions of Why does this do this? , and how does this affect us or the people around us?
Thales was one of these philosophers, he believed that everything was made up of matter, he had many other people …show more content…
Much of Greek Architecture revolves around building temples as a way of homage to their gods. “Generic Greek architecture is called post-beam triangle construction, also known as post-and-lintel construction.”pg.49 “Most temples had four sides which would enclosed a walled room, called a “cella” that would house the cult image.”Pg.49 Western Greece, however, had an architectural style which differed from classical Greek culture.
Literature to the Greeks was an example of displaying moments in time. During the Archaic Age the Greeks produced some of the greatest literary works of the western heritage. Tales and stories from this time period included stories of adventures, of love, and of hope, creating heroes and heroines we still read about today. Many of the story lines, plots, concepts, and conspiracies found in Greek literature can also be found in many of the modern day movies, plays, and books we
Thales was one of these philosophers, he believed that everything was made up of matter, he had many other people …show more content…
Much of Greek Architecture revolves around building temples as a way of homage to their gods. “Generic Greek architecture is called post-beam triangle construction, also known as post-and-lintel construction.”pg.49 “Most temples had four sides which would enclosed a walled room, called a “cella” that would house the cult image.”Pg.49 Western Greece, however, had an architectural style which differed from classical Greek culture.
Literature to the Greeks was an example of displaying moments in time. During the Archaic Age the Greeks produced some of the greatest literary works of the western heritage. Tales and stories from this time period included stories of adventures, of love, and of hope, creating heroes and heroines we still read about today. Many of the story lines, plots, concepts, and conspiracies found in Greek literature can also be found in many of the modern day movies, plays, and books we