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Question about Ancient Greece: Classical Period, Hellenism

Subject History

History

Source Originais Teachy

Originais Teachy

Topic Ancient Greece: Classical Period, Hellenism

Ancient Greece: Classical Period, Hellenism

Difficulty Medium

Medium

(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of History

During the Classical Period and the subsequent Hellenistic period, Ancient Greece experienced remarkable advancements in various areas, from philosophy to political organization. Aristotle, a prominent philosopher of this period, left a legacy that transcended the boundaries of his time, influencing thinkers and systems up to the present day. Considering the following excerpt from Aristotle: 'Man is, by nature, a political animal,' analyze the sociopolitical context of Ancient Greece and discuss how Aristotle's philosophy reflects the values and political structures of his time, as well as pondering on the contemporary relevance of this thought in the conception of citizenship and political participation.

Aristotle's philosophy reflects the values and political structures of Ancient Greece, emphasizing the importance of civic participation and life in community.

Aristotle's philosophy promoted the isolation of the individual, considering self-sufficiency as the greatest human virtue.

Aristotle argued that politics should be restricted to an intellectual elite, excluding the majority of citizens from participating in political decisions.

Aristotle believed that politics was a secondary practice, and that personal development was not related to engagement with the community.

According to Aristotle, human happiness could be achieved independently of social life and political participation.

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