He would go around asking questions that was simple to answer and
explore those answers with further questioning until the questions become
unanswerable. His questioning frustrated people and they wanted to accuse him of
corrupting youth. This led to his death. Socrates taught the Athenians and other
Greeks to think and to search for wisdom. Socrates"tm death then led to another
great philosopher, Plato. He was the pupil of Socrates and when he was put to
death, Plato was infuriated. Plato was perplexed that Socrates, whom is just, was
put to death for injustice. He felt the citizens of Athens could not create justice
and govern themselves. He wrote a book, The Republic, in which he illustrates his
perfect society. This book was practiced by Europe for 1,500 years and also gave
Greeks his piece of mind. A student out of Plato, Aristotle was a man hungry like
the wolf for knowledge. He created a set of logical statements, a syllogism, where
facts link other facts together. Syllogisms are used everywhere, everyday, and you
| |
 |
|
 |
| |
 |
 |
| |
 |
 |
Roman Contributions To Western Civilization
Roman Contributions To Western Civilization. ... the Romans made to Athenian democracy secured ... history as one of the greatest contributors to Western Civilization. ... (1860 7
|
| | |
|
Ancient Greek Contributions
... incredible contributions to the Western civilization.One important contributor to the field of government was Pericles 495 429 BC. Pericles was an Athenian ... (13335
|
| | |
|
Hellenic Contribution
... The ancient Greeks had a huge impact on western civilization. They have made major contributions to the world ... Every male Athenian citizen had the right to serve ... (20258
|
| | |
|
greeks and their impact on us
... They have made major contributions to the world ... and oldest national literature in the Western world comes ... Every male Athenian citizen had the right to serve in ... (13275
|
| | |
|
Overall Changes In Democracy
... 19th century, almost all of the Western European monarchies ... They did not desire the Athenian form of ... majority opinions through excessive contributions of money ... (356014
|
| | |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
| |
were to strive for excellence, show courage and win fame and honor. This ideal
even today. Sculpture, pottery, and other arts are another influence on our society.
unanswerable. His questioning frustrated people and they wanted to accuse him of
great philosopher, Plato. He was the pupil of Socrates and when he was put to
explore those answers with further questioning until the questions become
civilizations emulate today. If Athenian culture never came to be, the west would
735
3 
7
735 
3 
10 
)
