Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 2011 B.E SS parer -RSTM -1YEAR - Question Paper

Socrates: - He was the most famous philosopher. He emphasized on knowledge and believed that it leads to right conduct and happiness. On the other hand ignorance leads to evil. He ignited the youth of his time to follow right conduct values. He criticized the popular beliefs of the Athenians. So, he was charged of corrupting the Youth and introducing new gods and forced to drink poison.
Plate: - He was the most distinguished learner of Socrates. He firmly followed the ideals and principles of Socrates. He was a great master of polities and philosophy. He believed in the equality of man and opposed the division of society into 3 classes-the least class consisting of farmers and artisans and merchants, the 2nd of soldiers, and the highest class of intellectuals in his book The Republic.
Aristotle: - He is the greatest of Greek philosopher. He was a learner at the academy founded by Plato. He was his master and mentor. He was not only a great philosopher but also a great thinker. His contribution in the fields of politics, philosophy, ethics, science and medicine is matchless. He believed in the principles of the Golden means, that is, neither extreme luxury nor self-denial. He has influenced every aspect of mans life both directly and indirectly.
3. The Art of Writing:-Before Greeks, the alphabets were unknown to Mesopotamians and Egyptians. The Greeks had developed an alphabet which is other western alphabets in their development.
4. Art and Architecture:- They built finest temples of their time by using marbles. every Greek temple had a chamber which was used to place the statue of god. The roof of the front and back porches were supported by columns. They built columns in a various style and which was the special feature of their temples. The temple to Athena, the Parthenon is the finest example of Greek architecture.
5. Art of sculpture : The, Greeks portrayed the noble and heroic deeds in their art of Sculpture. The beauty and courage was provided the prime importance. They used to adore these 2 human qualities of human beings. They portrayed well built, noble and muscular bodies to portray the beauty of man. Myron and Phidias are the most famous and beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece.
6. Science and Mathematics: - The contribution of Greeks is unique in the field of science and Mathematics. In Medicine Hypocrites laid the foundation of modern science. Alexandria was the important center of study in medicine. Aristarchus prepared the theory that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun. In Mathematics, Pythagoras gave the world the concept of geometry.

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