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Great Minds in Western Thought Heritage: Part One — From Athens to Jerusalem

TheLegacy of Ancient Greek Philosophy and the Stoic Model

This comprehensive exploration begins with an examination of Greek philosophy, especially its transition following the death of Socrates and the subsequent decline of Athens' golden age, leading into the era of Hellenistic philosophy. The narrative underscores how the disintegration of Greek civilization post-Peloponnesian War fragmented the rich Socratic tradition into various strands, giving rise to the main branches of Hellenistic philosophy: Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism.