HELLENISTIC WORLD

Hellenistic world

Briefly describe the character of the Hellenistic world

Briefly describe the character of the Hellenistic world. What were some of the major intellectual and cultural features/developments during the period? Using two of the philosophical schools we discussed, describe how these schools work to help individuals deal with the tremendous changes of the Hellenistic era.

School:

1.Epicureanism

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epicurus/

2.Cynicism

https://www.iep.utm.edu/cynics/

Answer preview
Hellenistic world refers to the state of leaving that was there between the period when Alexander the great died until the rise of the Roman Empire and the concurring of the Egyptians. In yearly terms, the period was dated between 323BC to 30BC. During this period some characteristics were associated with it. One of the features is the spread of the Greek culture and language. This transpired due to the colonization that happened in the east which led to assimilation and spreading of the Greek language and culture…
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