Introduction to Philosophy

Module #1 Ancient Philosophy

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Read: Part 1 The Ancient Period Before completing assignment!!!!!!!!!!!!

After reading Part:1 the Ancient Period answer the following questions each question should be answered individually.

How did the early Philosophers’ view of the world differ from that of Homer? Specifically, how was the philosophers’ method of trying to understand the world around them different? Your answer should be at least two full paragraphs (about five sentences each).

Plato divided society into three groups. Briefly describe each of these groups Your answer should be at least three full paragraphs (about five sentences each).

Explain what Aristotle meant by “science.” Why did he believe it was needed in order to study things? How does it differ from what we now call science? Your answer should be at least two full paragraphs (about five sentences each).

The Stoics believed that it was important that one’s emotional state not be impacted by one’s circumstances, whether they be good or bad. Why did they feel this way? What is a possible benefit of living this way? What is a potential pitfall? Your answer should be at least two full paragraphs (about five sentences each).