However, the works of Aristotle as well as Plato are evidence that Socrates had great influence on the western world's evolution since Plato was his student and Aristotle was Plato's student thus the knowledge was passed. Plato's works which were mainly concerning political theory, theology, problems pertaining to natural science, metaphysics and the theory of knowledge (Guisepi). ... On the other hand, Aristotle is well known for his wisdom during his time. ... Aristotle made formal the categorical thinking that has become a principle in the western world (Guisepi). His philoso...

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The differences in arts purpose in Greece and Rome, for example, show us the fundamental differences in each culture's political and moral system. ... (Cunningham and Reich, 87) Greek philosophers such as Aristotle further explored the value and importance of visual perfection and its effect on human consciousness. This exploration was later developed into a branch of philosophy known as Aesthetics. ... Artworks such as The Bust of Cicero, modified from such Etruscan works as The Head of the Old Couple on the Volterra sarcophagus, served as a vessel with which artists could project the de...

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The differences in arts purpose in Greece and Rome, for example, show us the fundamental differences in each culture's political and moral system. ... (Cunningham and Reich, 87) Greek philosophers such as Aristotle further explored the value and importance of visual perfection and its effect on human consciousness. This exploration was later developed into a branch of philosophy known as Aesthetics. ... Artworks such as The Bust of Cicero, modified from such Etruscan works as The Head of the Old Couple on the Volterra sarcophagus, served as a vessel with which artists could project the de...

• Word Count: 1174
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate