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Ancient Greece (1750 B.C.–133 B.C.)

Ancient Greece (1750 B.C.–133 B.C.). Philosophy and Learning. #13-15. 6 Great Minds of Ancient Greece. Stoic = Calm & Serious. Zeno founded Stoicism , which urged people to accept calmly whatever life brought.

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Ancient Greece (1750 B.C.–133 B.C.)

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  1. Ancient Greece (1750 B.C.–133 B.C.)

  2. Philosophy and Learning #13-15

  3. 6 Great Minds of Ancient Greece Stoic = Calm & Serious • Zeno founded Stoicism, which urged people to accept calmly whatever life brought. • Pythagoras derived a formula to calculate the relationship between the sides of a triangle. • Euclid wrote The Elements, a textbook that became the basis for modern geometry.

  4. 4. Aristarchus theorized about a heliocentric, or sun-centered, solar system. 5. Eratosthenes showed that the Earth was round and accurately calculated its circumference. 6. Hippocrates studied illnesses and cures and set ethical standards for medical care.

  5. Greek Philosophers SOCRATES ARISTOTLE PLATO

  6. Greek Philosophers • Some Greek thinkers used observation and reason to find causes for what happened. • The Greeks called these thinkers philosophers, meaning “lovers of wisdom.” SOCRATES (SAH-cruh-tees) PLATO (PLAY-toe) ARISTOTLE (Air-ih-staht-ul) Emphasized importance of reason Believed the ideal state should regulate every aspect of citizens’ lives to provide for their best interest Favored rule by single strong and virtuous leader Taught that good conduct meant pursuing moderation Developed Socratic method, whereby a series of questions are posed in order to challenge implications of answers

  7. Art & Architecture #16-20

  8. Architects tried to show a sense of perfect balance to reflect the harmony of the universe. Example: The Parthenon Early sculptors imitated rigid Egyptian poses. Later sculptors emphasized natural poses that were lifelike but also idealistic. Paintings offer views of Greek life. Greek Architecture and Art The work of Greek artists and architects reflected a concern with balance, order, and beauty. ARCHITECTURE ART

  9. The Epics of Homer 1. Epics – grand and heroic stories 2. Homer lived c. 800 in Greece “Every man make up his mind to fight And move on his enemy! Strong as I am, It’s hard for me to face so many men And fight with all at once. . . . And yet I will!”~ Homer, Iliad 3. His works, the Iliad and the Odyssey reveal many of the values of ancient Greeks. Homer’s heroes display honor, courage, and eloquence. 4. The epics of Homer have been inspiring writers for almost 3,000 years.

  10. Poetry and Drama • Greek dramas were often based on popular myths and legends. • Through these stories, playwrights discussed moral and social issues and the relationship between people and the gods.

  11. 3. Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides wrote tragedies, plays that told stories of human suffering that usually ended in disaster.

  12. 4. Aristophanes wrote comedies, humorous plays that mocked people or customs.

  13. The Writing of History 1. The Greeks applied reason, observation, and logic to the study of history. 2. We know about ancient history in Greece and its neighbors because they wrote about it. 3. Herodotus is called the “Father of History.”

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