Greek Contributions to Civilization

Greek Contribution's To Western Civilization

The ancient Greeks contributed much to Western civilization. Their achievements in art, philosophy, history, and science shaped the growth of Western civilization. Many of these cultural aspects began with Greece's Golden Age. The Greek's Golden Age was a time of peace and cultural prosperity, and it was the time from which most of Greece's contributions to Western civilization originated. Democracy, myths, and the Olympics all began with the ancient Greeks. Among the many aspects of Greek culture that have influenced Western Civilization, the most notable would be that of their philosophy. The Greeks believed that the human mind was capable of understanding everything. The three most distinguished philosophers of ancient Greece were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. One of Greece's most important values was physical health. As a result for Greece's love for the human form, the Olympics were founded. The Greek sculptor Myron honored the Olympic discus thrower by creating a beautiful sculpture to represent the Olympic event. The statue reveals the Greek's passion for human form. From arts and theatre, to philosophy and mathematics, ancient Greeks contributed much to Western civilization. Great thinkers such as Aristotle and Socrates helped shape Western culture's attitude and outlook on life. The idea of a democratic government is Greek as well. Their arts and theatrical plays continue to entertain us even today. Even our capital's buildings are based upon Greek Architecture. Greek's overall played a huge part in shaping our own Western