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the greeks. An Introduction. where is G reece?. why do we study ancient Greece?. Very important influence in the ancient world. Profound impact on the modern world: Government Science Philosophy Art. Greek Zeitgeist. Humanism – man is good Secularism – not religiously dominated
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the greeks An Introduction
why do we study ancient Greece? • Very important influence in the ancient world. • Profound impact on the modern world: • Government • Science • Philosophy • Art
Greek Zeitgeist • Humanism – man is good • Secularism – not religiously dominated • Rationalism – using human mind to understand things. Beginning of scientific method. • Individualism – we know the great artists because they signed their work.