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Module 5 Short Answers
Ancient Greek Philosophy: The True how and why?
The system of thought was informed by a focus on the First Cause of observable
phenomena and was created by Thales of Miletus in 585 BC. According to Thales, water is the
First Cause of existence, but he did not deny the existence of the gods. Water was seen as a life-
giving agency that encircled the earth and was already associated with Greek Religion, so Thales
did not face any negative backlash from others. Anaximander and Anaximenes, Thales'
followers, continued his studies but had different elements as the First cause. These three men
started the path of inquiry in ancient Greek philosophy and are known as Pre-Socratic
Philosophers. This thought process was the way of most philosophers up to Socrates of Athens.
This period, which lasted from 600 BC to 501 BC, saw the Neo-Babylonian
Empire Dominate Western Asia. Around 586 BC, the Kingdom of Judah came to an end. In 540
BC, Cyrus, the Babylonian ruler, founded the Persian Empire which went on to become the
greatest empire of that time. The Celtic expansion was in progress in Iron Age Europe, while
China was in the Spring and Autumn period, and Laozi founded Taoism. Greek philosophy
began and flourished during the 5th Century BC, while Northern Europe was in the Late Bronze
Age. In ancient India, Buddha and Mahavira founded Buddhism and Jainism. The Olmec
civilization was also in decline during this time in Central America.
Before the establishment of the philosophical system in ancient Greece, most
Greeks believed that everything was created by the gods they knew. This philosophy provided
Plato, a student of Socrates, with a foundation for an individual's moral and ethical responsibility
to self-improvement for the benefit not only of oneself but also of the greater community. As a
result, his work inspired Aristotle of Stagira with the means and knowledge to establish his own
school. Aristotle went on to teach Alexander the Great, which resulted in his conquest of Persia
and the spread of Greek philosophy throughout the eastern continents.
Pythagoras is renowned for creating the Pythagorean theorem, which has been
crucial for mathematics. His rejection of the First Cause has also had a significant impact on the
future of mathematics. Pythagoras believed that numbers are true because they have no
beginning or end, just like the world of a person's soul. Heraclitus, on the other hand, rejected
Pythagoras's view and believed that change was the definition of life. These opposing views have
helped shape philosophy and life itself over time. Today, we see these philosophers' views in a
different light or meaning. As math progressed and our understanding of life evolved, the Greeks
around them also changed. Math helped builders solve equations and gave people a new
perspective on things. The view on one's soul also gave seekers enlightenment.
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