The Greeks' Contribution To Western Civilization
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The Greeks have contributed to Western civilization with
advancements in government and philosophy.
One of the most commonly used governments in the world was from
Athens. The Athenians ruled themselves with a type of government called a
democracy. Right now the United States is governed by a de ....
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.... difference is that the Athenians permitted
slavery. Slavery in Athens was based on war or debts owed. Even though
slavery is not permitted now it used to be. It was then based on race,
which was totally unfair to the African Americans. This is just one
country effected by Greek democracy.
Many great philosophers that influenced European philosophers were
from Greece. One example is Socrates. Socrates was one of the strongest
critics of the Sophists. One reason is because he believ ....
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