Greeks Shaping Western Thinking

br The Greek Influence

In 6500 BC , the first settlers arrived in Greece . From there , Greece flourished to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time Ancient artifacts , monuments , and documents all serve to validate the sophisticated intellect of this civilization . Even more impressive is the impact that this culture has had on the western society , both past and present . From their scientific discoveries to their many philosophers , the ancient Greeks have helped shape western civilization-- and even thousands of years after their time , elements of their society remain

present in today 's world

The world of science in ancient Greece was centered around mathematical thinking and pure logic . Sparked by curiosity of the world around them the Greeks studied everything including the sky , the earth , botany , and biology . Their discoveries marked some of mankind 's greatest advances such as accurately determining the earth 's circumference as well as its physical makeup . They also classified and documented various species of plants , which contribute to the scientific names by which they are known today . Additionally , ancient Greece is accredited as one of the first civilizations to implement public water works and figure out a system of aqueducts-- the world 's first plumbing system

Behind these scientific achievements , was an acute desire to learn and obtain knowledge . Greece has produced some of history 's greatest thinkers and philosophers . Philosophers such as Socrates , Plato , and Aristotle formulated ideas about how the world worked . The study of history was created by Herodotus and...