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the greeks An Introduction
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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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the greeks
An Introduction
where is Greece?
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.
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