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Chapter 1. Before Philosophy: Myth in Hesiod and Homer pp. 1-8 - Due 09/15/2023 Sep 11 - Sep 15 Must post first. Start a New Thread Filter by: Sort by: Author First Name A-Z PHIL-1301 5016 14A Introduction To Philosophy AA Discussions List View Topic Settings Help Search Chapter 1. Before Philosophy: Myth in Hesiod and Homer pp. 1-8 - Due 09/1… Subscribe Please see discussion board for posting due dates for each chapter. Initial Post roughly 150 words including 75 word reply committed to discussion of philosophical facts and 75 words committed to your belief system. NO AI. Initial posts should be a thoughtful and in-depth paragraph. Responses can be a few sentences and should maintain respect and civility to the student being addressed. 10 points/initial post and 5 points/response (maximum 15 pts total). All Threads Myth Ailin Lopez-Ayala posted Sep 14, 2023 9:59 PM Subscribe After reading the chapter and learning about the backstory of the Greeks and Trojans. As well as the discussion on whether to believe myths even after being passed down through traditions. As a Mexican American being passed down with non-traditional myths does show the language barrier of being told different myths yet how many are similar to seeking the power and honor. I noticed a pattern between each of the myths, they both ended with wanting honor and power. Relating to how current myths can be also have the same effect as old ones with the moral of hunger for power and seeking honor. Even in the 21st century, humans are still driven for power and honor. Like the Greeks and Trojans Listen
1 Unread 1 Replies 3 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James mortal men, both groups sought for power and honor, yet each were given sometime of injustice from what they assumed was a justice move. The men were hurt for the removal of the women from their grasp which can still be seen in nowadays. less CH:1 Alexis Joyner posted Sep 14, 2023 11:44 AM 1 Unread 1 Replies 5 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James Subscribe Hesiod's "Theogony", provides information on the birth and genealogy of the gods. Hesiod describes the emergence of the cosmos from Chaos and the subsequent rise of the Olympians, led by Zeus. The "Theogony" shows the Greeks' perception of divinity, fate, and the divine forces that govern the world. "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" show human exploits during the Trojan War and the Odyssey of Odysseus in a sense, they are intertwined with mythology. The gods and goddesses mangle in the lives of mortals, shaping their fate and sharing the human experience. When reflecting on the pieces shared, as well as insight into Greek Mythology. The texts made your mind twist and turn in different ways that overall, reflected more on religion and its stronghold on many people's consciousness. Even though the writing could be seen as harsh it pays tribute to the passion and pride people had. I believe that that same passion and pride is seen in all of us, just reflected in different ways. Their passion was something to look to and strive to be similar. I would, in a way, want to have a similar perception as the Greeks when speaking on divinity and fate. less Discussion of Philosophical Aacts and According to my Belief Syst Aqeel Al-Kinani posted Sep 15, 2023 8:53 PM 266 Words Subscribed Philosophy can be defined in the general sense in the ancient world as the search for truth regarding the universe, its nature, and man. The first person to use the word philosophy was the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who described himself as a philosopher. The meaning of philosophy does not become clear unless one delve deeply into the core of philosophical problems, learn about the ways philosophers think about them, analyze them, and prove the solutions they arrive at. The philosophical definition does not take place and
0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views is not understood unless a person understands the philosophical problems and the evidence for their solutions. Facts, philosophers like to say, are opposed to theories and to values and are to be distinguished from things, in particular from complex objects, complexes and wholes, and from relations. They are the objects of certain mental states and acts, they make truth-bearers true and correspond to truths, they are part of the furniture of the world. Not only do philosophers oppose facts to theories and to values, they sometimes distinguish between facts which are brute and those which are not. Philosophy according to my beliefs, term Islamic philosophy and its methods of use vary, and it is defined as that philosophy emanating from Islamic law, and that it is that philosophy that presents a complete conception and vision about what is related to the universe, life, creation, and the Creator, but the most common use is what includes philosophical works and perceptions that include the framework of Arab-Islamic culture. The Islamic civilization and philosophy are linked to religious truths and Islamic legal texts. less Chapter 1 Ashton Frazier posted Sep 15, 2023 10:37 PM Subscribe The first chapter was so interesting to me because I never really understood philosophy to the fullest, but just by reading the first page I was able to furthermore understand what philosophy is and why it exist. For an example, the first paragraph targets the reader by asking questions that we've all thought or heard before, "What is this life about", "Where do us humans come from" ect. This instantly grabbed my attention and helped me understand more about philosophy because every now and then I ask myself that question. Us humans have never seen the first humans or the start of this world/life so it is normal for us to ask those questions. The chapter also talked about "myths" and how these are philosophers answers to those What and Why questions that we ask. Personally I believe us humans are under one God who sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die for all of our sins so that we may be able to have eternal life. I don't want to push this ideology on anyone, nor discredit anyone who believes otherwise but there is some evidence of this belief system being true. In the last book of the Bible, Revelation, it predicts many things that will happen in our modern world such as the Euphrates river drying up, famine, plagues, and many more we have yet to experience. I believe the reason us humans exist is because we have a creator. Humans are way too complex and unique to have been created any other way. Everyone is so different there had to have been an actual creator personalize and handmade each one of us.
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0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views less Chapter 1. Before Philosophy Brandy Carmona posted Sep 15, 2023 10:17 PM 0 Unread 0 Replies 1 Views Subscribe Chapter One, "BEFORE PHILOSOPHY Myth in Hesiod and Homer" delivers two halves dividing Hesiod and Homer explaining the philosophical styles of both. Hesiod is a poet who tells his myths/stories directly and gives endings with a purpose. For example, the Titans are described as powerful gods that once ruled. The myths explain their story and every person involved connects somehow. Homer is a well-known poet who also has inspirational myths that are seen as tales and stories. I have never read or looked into either Hesiod's or Homer's myths/tales because as cheesy as it sounds, I believe in science and what can be proven but, after reading and gaining some information, it is fascinating how they both are very different but are both looked upon in philosophy. From reading chapter one, Hesiod seems like a more informational poet while Homer seems like a storyteller from the mythical creatures he writes about. less Chapter 1 Discussion 9-13-23 Brayden Krueger posted Sep 13, 2023 9:29 PM Subscribe In the readings of Chapter 1, we are introduced to two Greek poets by the names Homer and Hesiod. These two are some of the greatest Greek poets known today. Their poems and tales of how life came or was back then have imprinted many individuals' theories. While Hesiod is geared more towards the idea of gods ruling over all and not dealing with humans too much, he brings tales of how the world came to be. The conflicts between the Titans and the creator, "Heaven," how the gods eventually went into the world by being born through Rhea, the mother of Kronos' children. The gods set a natural and moral universe, even though they may not be the best individuals. They still guard significant factors of human lives. Homer focuses more on human life and the passion for morality among the offspring of the gods. Gods are not brought up as much in Homer's work as in Hesiod's, but they still play significant roles in the tales. The gods were more or less helpers to the human race when things went sideways. The honor was a recurring theme in his writings and was the most
3 Unread 3 Replies 8 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James important thing to humans. The tales were focused on heroes and their individual stories for glory to be gained. For me personally, I think the idea of all the gods is fascinating. Having power over their domains and changing them instantly is a radical theory. I can not say I believe in a system of that nature. I am more monotheistic than polytheistic, but again, the idea resonates well. less carl penick Carl Penick posted Sep 11, 2023 10:49 AM 5 Unread 5 Replies 15 Views Last post yesterday at 7:45 AM by Corben Pierce Subscribe The discussion of philosophy begins in ancient Greece. The author states that some of the very first methods of storytelling and the passing on of history was through the use of embellished myths. Philosophy started when people would begin to analyze these stories and question if they were true, searching for the answer of what was "truth". This would lead to instances of conflict when philosophers would begin to question the legitimacy of these stories because often times they would be considered heretics for going against the words that were accepted as factual and divine. I believe that at the time of ancient Greece, it was incredibly important that the creation of myths be encouraged, because it gave a common belief that the citizens could use to unite with each other and find common ground. The stories almost always seem to tie together with each other, telling stories of great feats performed by strong people and divine gods. I also noticed that the myths usually carry themes of punishing those who commit heresy or disrespect to the gods, this could be because the government of that time wanted to dissuade its citizens of going against their rule and teachings. less Myth in Hesiod and Homer 1-8 assignment Christian Paz posted Sep 15, 2023 5:38 PM Subscribe I'm not sure if I missed any information but I can't seem to find the materials on this anywhere. Will you please let me know how to access this information or let me know where to find this book.
0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views less Discussion of Philosophical Facts Christopher Hodrick posted Sep 15, 2023 3:03 PM 1 Unread 1 Replies 2 Views Last post 6 hours ago by Matthew Pomales Subscribe A fact can be defined as a reality that cannot be logically disputed or rejected. Facts are definite realities that will not change with any amount of reasoning. Facts are not invented, created, or discovered. Facts are acknowledged. Water is wet, is a fact. I believe that Philosophical facts are the realities that most or all rational people believe. The writers in Chapter one seemed to be illustrating or dealing with Ethics, the theory of right and wrong, and good and evil. The writers seem to share a common theme that, there are consequences for your action and that if you do wrong or evil, you will be punished. My personal belief system stems from the lessons that I learned from my parents, teachers, and clergy. I believe that you do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Don't take anything that doesn't belong to you. If you do wrong, you should expect to have to pay the consequences. less Chapter 1 Discussion Corben Pierce posted Sep 14, 2023 7:15 AM Subscribe One of the most important things when it comes to philosophy and understanding of the stories and myths of the past is being able to understand and interpret the stories of the past and deciphering the literal from the metaphorical. We often hear tales of Gods and warriors capable of unbelievable feats. Many of these stories being told have been exaggerated or made in order to portray a lesson or story. In the tale of "The Odyssey" we learn of the tragedy of individuals who can't give up their pride and honor and go to extreme lengths in order to uphold and present that to those around them. Many of the characters that we hear of in this tale have their ultimate downfall attributed to this fact, that they were so unwilling to change or be seen as weak or unhonorable that it would lead to their ultimate end. These and many others lessons can be gleamed from many of these tales and myths and we can learn a lot from them as long as we are able to see through the mystical and interpret the words that ancient philosophers wrote for us long ago.
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2 Unread 2 Replies 5 Views Last post 10 hours ago by Ugo Nkata less Chapter 1 Daniel Crespo Herrera posted Sep 12, 2023 4:03 PM 3 Unread 3 Replies 6 Views Last post Wed at 5:53 PM by Kaitlynn Fite Subscribe The author discusses on the ageless human curiosity about life, meaning, and the nature of the world in this paragraph. These basic concerns have remained unanswered throughout history, spanning cultural borders. The author acknowledges the philosophical questions that arise as a result of these reflections, such as the purpose of life, the best way to live it, and the existence of an afterlife. As early replies to these queries, the text presents the notion of myths. Myths, which are entrenched in cultural traditions, frequently feature gods and supernatural creatures, impacting cultures' belief systems and values. They lay the groundwork for comprehending the world and our position in it. Philosophy, defined as "love of wisdom," evolves when people question the veracity of these myths and seek reasonable grounds for their views. Philosophers examine myths critically, either defending them, respecting their symbolic worth, or criticizing their claims of literal reality. The historical background of Socrates' execution in ancient Athens exemplifies the contradiction between mythology and philosophy. While challenging old beliefs, Socrates was heavily affected by the dominant views of his day. His execution exemplifies the tensions that can develop when philosophical investigation questions firmly held cultural beliefs. less D.Yates Chapter 1. Before Philosophy: Myth in Hesiod and Homer Devonte Yates posted Sep 11, 2023 4:45 PM Subscribe Chapter 1 has struck a spark of questions in me already. One thing that stuck out to me was in Homer mythology, how he talks about Achillies and King Priam had sat and wept together after both of their prize possessions had been killed in battle. That shows me that back then, even the powerful and wealthy ones had a heart and empathy for things of that matter. Hesiod mythology was quite fascinating describing all the main Greek Gods (Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades) and how they governed and stood by different parts of the earth. To some extent I side with Homer Mythology in my belief system due to the fact how he
5 Unread 5 Replies 10 Views Last post 1 hour ago by Ashton Frazier displayed that two people that was at war with each other could come together and weep together. I believe that everything in this life happens for a reason. No one should take life for granted because we were all put here for a reason to either serve a higher power or to just try to live a righteous life. less Chapter 1 Haley Rivera posted Sep 15, 2023 1:48 PM 0 Unread 0 Replies 4 Views Subscribe When reading the first chapter, in the beginning it is almost exactly what I think often. It is hard to believe that there were people before any of us here on this earth. Then I begin thinking, if there were ever dinosaurs or anything like that there had to have been more out there than what we often hear or could see. I truly believe that they aren't just myths that are being told. It just makes me think furthermore than what my everyday mind would think that philosophers are a thing, and we live through some ideas daily. When reading the chapter, I began to notice that as another person was introduced, they all meant something of what we have either learned now or have heard of before. Such as Hades; he is the god of death, where the dead reside. As well as Gaia, meant earth, we have no idea how she appeared. The different gods all have different powers, and they all have different status. less Homer's honor andjustice Jalen Daniel posted Sep 15, 2023 5:07 PM Subscribe Homer strongly associates justice with the pursuit of honor. Making one believe that justice and revenge go hand and hand. Acting justice is only necessary for revenge against one's honor. "The gods both deserve and demand honor, punishing humans who refuse to give it." To Homer, honor is everything even having the gods in his stories punish those or " enact justice" on those who did honor them. I believe justice is just making sure people are treated fairly and acting with respect toward others. Justice and honor to me don't involve each other a non honorable person can seek justice for anything they views as wrongdoing no matter if honorable or it isn't.
1 Unread 1 Replies 6 Views Last post 6 hours ago by Matthew Pomales less Chapter 1 Jesseca Layman posted Sep 14, 2023 11:20 AM 3 Unread 3 Replies 9 Views Last post 3 hours ago by Jonathan Lopez Subscribe Overall, chapter one is an introduction to the origin of philosophy itself. In the beginning, we are introduced to the exact meaning of philosophy; "love of wisdom". These three words summarize the study itself. It is explained that philosophy is a method of understanding the world around us through learning the facts. The text mentions Socrates, who is now known as the father of Western Philosophy. It then goes on to describe the environment Socrates lives in, and why he was so disliked among the community due to his contrasting beliefs. I found this chapter very interesting because it gave a brief history of Greek mythology through the use of poems. I am not personally familiar with Greek myths, so I found this section very helpful in understanding why the society was so against Socrates and his beliefs. While it sounds outlandish now, I understand why their society constructed these myths. Understanding complex situations surrounding life will always be something mankind works towards, and they were simply doing what they could with the technology and knowledge they had. less Chapter 1 discussion post Jonathan Lopez posted Sep 15, 2023 6:55 PM Subscribe Reading through both stories it becomes apparent that, as stated early in the reading, there is a large influnce from these stories and others from these poets that impacted Greek culture and life. Hesiod's poem highlights the need to act just and the eventual consequences that come to any action whether in reward of good or punishment of evil. Homer's poem in a similar light showcases potential retaliation of the mistreatment from someone, however in contrast from Hesiod, the consequences may be from a power unsee to the human eye but much more severe as well. After reading both I could see how well these illustrate how society interacts with one another and how well it highlights what we see now as karma. Often those who act out of line of social norms and against someone will receive some form of punishment if caught but those who are not caught will often
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1 Unread 1 Replies 2 Views Last post 1 hour ago by Larenzia Burns suffer from a form of karma and still receive a punishment, just not from somewhere they can see directly. less Chapter 1 Kaitlynn Fite posted Sep 12, 2023 6:03 PM 4 Unread 4 Replies 10 Views Last post yesterday at 7:36 AM by Corben Pierce Subscribe When reading the writings from Hesiod and Homer, we get a keen perspective in the Ancient Greek Mythology and how it provides us with insights to the meaning of life as wells as gods interfering with human concerns and our ethics. Socrates challenged these beliefs and as time went on this turned into rationalized thinking about these myths, making people rethink the literal truth or legitimacy of what was being told. I feel as though my belief system is very broad and open to new ideas, which i believe to be very important when understanding and looking at philosophical ideologies. I think it is always good to ask questions and find more evidence to gain knowledge and grow as people just like the Socrates did when trying to open the door to thinking rationally and taking the words of these myths with a grain of salt. less Discussion post 1 Kalob Petty posted Sep 15, 2023 1:49 PM Subscribe The interesting quality of myths is the way in which those who created them take humans natural propensity of storytelling and creativity to explain some of the deeper questions confronting life, death and the reasons that these sorts of realities even exist. The "love of wisdom" (Philosophy) is also something that is natural to human beings after a certain period in time. Whether or not one believes these stories to the fullest extent or simply looks at them in an artistic, creative light as a way to describe human nature and existence in a sort of fantastical way is ultimately irrelevant since nothing, not even science or the worlds most popular religions have really been able to truly answer these questions. Mythology and its connection to Philosophy is extremely interesting in my belief simply because it relies on human nature to explain the mystical in a rather mystical way and
7 Unread 7 Replies 16 Views Last post 10 minutes ago by Laiba Ahmed through creativity and story telling attempts to find answers to the most difficult questions regarding existence and human consciousness. less Chapter 1: Before Philosophy Kent Dorsey posted Sep 15, 2023 6:08 PM 0 Unread 0 Replies 3 Views Subscribe Before Socrates and the idea of philosophy there were two poets by the name of Hesiod and Homer. Hesiod's poem Theogony takes us through the tale of the beginning of all things. It also talks about the birth of gods and how they set up parts of the universe like Earth, Heaven, and the people and things that roam there. Homer, said to be the great teacher of the Greeks, was another poet who composed the poem ,the lliad, tells his tale through the gods and what they favored which was glory and honor above anything else. The gods value honor because they have something the humans don't which is that they are immortal. I believe that Homer and Hesiod's poets inspired and somewhat challenged the beliefs of later philosophers and started the questioning of life itself. Without them I feel that Socrates and other philosopher's who read their stories and learned from it would not have been challenging the views of the public. I am more attached to believe Hesoid's poem more because he talks about the creation of the gods and the war that broke out which would make sense considering that heaven and earth are split. less Chapter 1 Laiba Ahmed posted Sep 15, 2023 3:11 AM Subscribe The idea of existence is what philosophy facts are based on. The desire to know what is real and what is just a myth. In the first chapter it is said based on old scriptures today's world have adapted their beliefs. Both poets mentioned in chapter 1 Hesiod and Homer talk about multiple gods and their ruling. They elaborate the idea that the ruling of these gods have shaped and spared the humans. In Hesiod's poem he presents Zeus the greatest god amongst the gods. Which have be created from earth. They have been created into existence errorless, yet they present errors. In Homer's poem it is pretty similar where Zeus is the most powerful god yet he is giving women as prizes. In my belief if the gods are the ones who controlled the humans then why did the humans and gods act the same? Their
1 Unread 1 Replies 4 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James desire for women and their conflicts amongst each other all are similar. All wanting the power and status. Which is pretty accurate to what humans continue to do today. If the "gods" presented themselves as normal and punished humans for acting in sinful and unjust ways they certainly cannot not be the start of existence. Although I believe that god does exist but not like Zeus and Apollo. less Page 1-2 Larenzia Burns posted Sep 15, 2023 10:11 PM 0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views Subscribe I elaborated on the passage from myth in Hesiod and Homer pp. 1-2, It highlights the universal human curiosity about existence and our place in the universe. It mentions questions like the meaning of life, death, and the basic information that have guided philosophical inquiry for millennia. Myths are described as stories, frequently about gods, that clarify the world's formation. These myths were not just tales but formed the basis of cultural traditions and beliefs. The passage shows the tension between myths and philosophy. less Wickedness is punished and virtue is rewarded Matthew Pomales posted Sep 15, 2023 5:19 PM Subscribe Throughout religion and mythology wickedness is always punished and virtue is always rewarded. Throughout our culture it is the same, every Disney movie, Marvel movie, etc. the moral of the story is always to live a virtuous life. From Zeus to God to an all powerfull being, the true purpose of this life on earth is to test the heart of man, and woman. If we didnt go through the struggle of life then we wouldnt be properly prepared for the other side. The idea of the gods by the greeks was their way of explaining this innate knowledge of good and evil and is considered mythology. If we could describe these things in terms of basic understanding we would but there always seems to be consideration for a higher power. Along with this is the belief in a heaven for those who acquire admission, from choices made on this earth. less
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0 Unread 1 Replies 4 Views Last post 3 hours ago by Aqeel Al-Kinani Just and Honor Among the gods Nieishia Brown posted Sep 14, 2023 7:33 AM 2 Unread 2 Replies 4 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James Subscribe Once we got into the poem written by Homer, we immediately dived into honor among the gods. A whole war started on basis of one god looking bad in front of another. Justice and honor are synonymous here in chapter 1. The whole basis of honor derives from social justice. On page 6, one of the paragraphs clearly states that what is just is due honor and that's not honor as in a great regard with words but a mighty display of honor. More so of an appearance regardless if it's true sentiments in the heart. As long as the gods “looked” good in front of their counterparts or above humans then they could rule in peace and that is just. Material things don't matter, love and affection does not matter, and neither does family; the only thing that matters is how strong and powerful I am and the name that I carry. less chapter 1 Taylor Scott posted Sep 15, 2023 12:01 PM 1 Unread 1 Replies 9 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James Subscribe When it comes to philosophy, it is the basis of reality on the existence and knowledge that is apart of this world. Philosophical facts is dependent on perspectives of events or thoughts/theories of significant figures throughout history. less Myth in Hesiod and Homer. Ugo Nkata posted Sep 15, 2023 1:20 PM Subscribe The introduction and infusion of myth into poems and tales was a method employed in unraveling the mysteries behind human existence. Hesiod and Homer who were revered as great poets and who originated Greek poetry wrote poems that were mythical and also
/ 1 1 Unread 1 Replies 3 Views Last post 10 hours ago by Kalob Petty didactic. Mythical in the sense that they tried to explain supernatural mysteries with words and didactic because the poems they wrote contained moral lessons. My belief on this subject is that the Greek poets acted as intermediaries between the people and the supernatural, they tried to use poems to express their beliefs and explain mysteries way beyond the natural. Philosophy is a fact that involves deep thinking, it is not abstract, maybe that is why there were some controversies and people started asking "How?", "Why?" just to understand the world they lived in. Though the poems written by the Greek poets Hesiod and Homer gave rise to mythology, it was still a good tool to teach morals. Theogony by Hesiod teaches that wickedness is not a virtue, while the Iliad by Homer establishes that moderation is. less 1