History of the Peloponnesian War

The battle went on to take a mythical status among the Greeks, but it was merely the beginning battle of a long war with several other major battles. In 486 BC Xerxes became king, and he struck first the Cyclades and then the Greek mainland after victory at Thermopylae in August 480 BC against a token Greek force. At the indecisive naval battle of Thermopylae (also…

The Greek World The ancient Greeks laid the foundation for many aspects of today’s Western civilization. In philosophy, they embraced critical thinking and self-examination to answer age-old questions about human existence. The first school for higher education was founded by Plato in Athens. Politically, democracy became a new form of government that placed governmental power in the hands of common citizens. In literature, they wrote poems, plays, historical, and educational documents.…

Introduction In this assignment research will be done about Plato. After reading this assignment, it will be clear what philosophy and academic thinking are, where and when Plato lived, what his ideas where and how people reacted and perhaps still react. Furthermore, a reflection on his ideas will be given as well as my view on his beliefs. Philosophy The definition of philosophy is already contained in the word philosophy itself. In Greek, philo means love or devotion and sophia means wisdom.…

The Execution of Socrates The trial and execution of Socrates has become a symbol of the violation of freedom of expression and thus sullies this treasured concept of freedom in ancient Athens. Socrates has become commonly seen as a martyr for free speech and it seems inconceivable for this execution to be consistent with a democratic regime by modern standards. However, this tragic event is heavily steeped in its context and cannot be read at a glance as completely anti-democratic and stripping…

philosophy radically shaped the world in the era in which it was prevalent (approximately 400-150 BCE), and with the expansion and blending of cultures throughout history, our society and systems of thought today have been impacted by the great minds of this period. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are three of the most influential figures in the history of Western philosophy. Collectively, they revolutionized the fields of science, rhetoric, ethics, theater, music, logic, and politics. Their…

• Trading - Mehmed had a considerable interest in the trading and industrial sector in the nation. and he worked tirelessly on renovating them in all ways possible. Ottomans had a great amount of knowledge about international markets, seaways, roadways and they developed and upgraded old pathways, they also created new bridges which made transportation of goods much easier throughout the empire. Foreign countries had to make deals with the Ottoman Empire in order for them to practice the…

impressive accomplishment in history of maritime travel. The Polynesians settled in East Indian island chains, the small islands of Melanesia, and New Guinea. There was expansion to fiji, bringing humans…

Whilst often being regarded as the birthplace of contemporary theatre, Ancient Greece did not consciously create theatre or define it as such. Branded as agon, the theatre of the time encompassed the notion that religion and religious practice, as an intrinsic part of ancient Greek culture, is the fundamental motive and intention for performance. As a result of such, Greek theatre in the capital, Athens, was performed as a part of a celebration of the god Dionysus – a festival entitled the City…

Ancient Rome and China, specifically that of the Han dynasty, share some interesting comparisons, although they were miles apart. Rome can be characterized as a militaristic, artistic, and grand in not only its stature but its accomplishments. We take influence from this culture today in many areas such as government, art, and philosophy. Ancient China can be described, similarly, as militaristic, inventive, and spiritual; not to mention, with many of its success still alive today in the forms…

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