Classical Greece And Hellenistic Greece
Classical Greece and Hellenistic Greece have a lot of differences. They have differences in time as the classical Greek, or, Hellenic period was the time before the death of Alexander The Great. Some of them are the studies of philosophy, literature, art, science, and religion. As a result of Alexander's campaigns, the Greek world was forever changed after his death in 323 BCE. Alexander's campaigns had brought the Greeks into contact with a number of Asian cultures, and Alexander had wanted to use Greek and Macedonian cultures with the cultures he encountered, discouraging later practices of "conquer and assimilate." Therefore, the Hellenistic period is characterized by changes in traditional Ancient Greek culture as a result of these contacts, and so history separates the two periods.
The Hellenic period was the period that watched the invention of philosophy. There were a multitude of individual philosophers during this period, all of which had followers that often branched out from the original philosopher’s thoughts. One of the most famous works of this time is Plato's Republic, which was the earliest systematic treatment of political philosophy. Other philosophers include Aristotle and Socrates. The Hellenistic philosophers focused more on reason than a quest for truth. The philosophers thought very much that reason was the key to solving problems, and denied the possibility of obtaining truth. Instead, the philosophers relied more on faith, accepting the inability to know the truth. The major philosophical groups of the Hellenistic period include the Cynics, Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics. Unlike the classical period, very few philosophers were independent of these schools of thought. The Homeric epics originated during the Hellenic period, reinforcing faith in human greatness and delighting in the beautiful aspects of life. Lyrical poetry also thrived in its gentle way. Tragic dramas, such as Antigone and Oedipus, were the best
The Hellenic period was the period that watched the invention of philosophy. There were a multitude of individual philosophers during this period, all of which had followers that often branched out from the original philosopher’s thoughts. One of the most famous works of this time is Plato's Republic, which was the earliest systematic treatment of political philosophy. Other philosophers include Aristotle and Socrates. The Hellenistic philosophers focused more on reason than a quest for truth. The philosophers thought very much that reason was the key to solving problems, and denied the possibility of obtaining truth. Instead, the philosophers relied more on faith, accepting the inability to know the truth. The major philosophical groups of the Hellenistic period include the Cynics, Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics. Unlike the classical period, very few philosophers were independent of these schools of thought. The Homeric epics originated during the Hellenic period, reinforcing faith in human greatness and delighting in the beautiful aspects of life. Lyrical poetry also thrived in its gentle way. Tragic dramas, such as Antigone and Oedipus, were the best