Describe how the ancient Greek religion/worldview presents
This assignment will investigate the ancient Greek religion and worldview utilizing the sources on blackboard (Works of Hesiod and Greek Polytheism) and the course text book. Respond to each of the points below incorporating supportive examples from their stories. Do not write out or re-tell their story/myth. Use specific examples and events in their stories that illustrate the Greek perspective.
1. Greek Religion/Worldview – Describe how the ancient Greek religion/worldview presents: The creation and structure of the universe.
2) Their gods, specifically Zeus.
3) Their understanding of morality.
4) Their understanding of evil.
2. Greek Philosophy vs. Greek Religion/Worldview
In the early stages of the discipline of philosophy, some ancient Greek philosophers began to challenge the religious beliefs of Homer and Hesiod. Describe the first philosopher’s challenges to the ancient Greek religion’s explanations for:
1) The creation and workings of the universe. 2) The nature of reality. 3) The problem of evil.
3. Extra Credit 15 pts. Type a 1-2 page response. A few of the first Greek philosophers (Thales, Anaximander, Anaxagoras, Leucippus and Democritus), presented their ideas in opposition to belief in the gods or any supernatural explanation. What were their beliefs? ow has their belife How has their beliefs affected science? What is problematic with this view of science?
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