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Explain the importance of Homer and the Homeric epics to Greek civilization.
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Trace and explain the political history of Athens, paying special attention to Athenian democracy.
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How were Athenian views of democracy, human rights, and freedom different from those prevalent in contemporary America?
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Define the term matter philosopher. Name at least two philosophers who fit the definition and explain their theories.
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Plato was Socrates’ student and Aristotle was Plato’s student. Show how, in these two relationships, the disciple’s thought came to differ from the master’s teachings
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Describe Alexander the Great, his life, and his accomplishments. How did he change the world?
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Explain Epicureanism and its place in the history of Greek philosophy.
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Explain Stoicism and its place in the history of Greek philosophy.
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Explain Skepticism and Cynicism. Discuss their position in the history of Greek thought.
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The author has been emphasizing the importance of Greek civilization in the development of the West. What has the Hellenistic phase of Greek civilization added to that influence?
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