Discuss the connection between pederasty and education. Provide analysis and the why as to ancient greeks did this, what is the direct connection as to why combine sex and education with no procreation. was it part of the culture? if yes what part of culture.
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What is the mission? Why did he choose to die rather than give it up-If the divine mission calls him to action here on earth, isn’t allowing himself to be executed a way of giving it up? Why-why not?
Ancient Philosophy PROMPT 8 – Socrates’s Divine Mission: In The Apology of Socrates, Socrates claims to have a divine mission. What is the mission? Why did he choose to die rather than give it up? If the divine mission calls him to action here on earth, isn’t allowing himself to be executed a way of giving it […]
How do issues of gender operate across social-class lines in ancient literature?
Ancient text Question 1. Using evidence from at least 2 separate sources from this course, discuss the role of gender and sexuality in the ancient world and how this manifests itself in ancient literature. Questions you may think about could include (but are not limited to) how do these portrayals differ or remain the same […]
Discuss a topic in ancient Hindu philosophy
Discuss a topic in ancient Hindu philosophy (texts written past 1600 are too modern) you are free to choose how exactly you are approach your topic. For example, your paper may be informative, in the sense of simply informing me in a scholarly way about the topic. It may be argumentative, in the sense of […]
Discuss How religion played a role in influencing laws of ancient times. Primarily 3000BC through AD 476
How religion played a role in influencing laws of ancient times. Primarily 3000BC through AD 476
Explore the various ways in which cultural influences spread in the ancient world during the period 3500-500 BCE.
Paper details: explore the various ways in which cultural influences spread in the ancient world during the period 3500-500 BCE. Drawing on the societies and peoples we’ve studied, cite one or two specific examples that illustrate each mode of diffusion. In each case note the societies involved, the nature of the cultural influence, and its […]
How have ideas about race evolved and changed since ancient times?
1) In what ways should race be considered a modern idea? 2) In what ways is race NOT a biological concept? 3) How have ideas about race evolved and changed since ancient times?
Describe your “culture shock.” Engage in a conversation with someone you meet. Compare the arts of your culture with those you are now encountering on your visit. In your tale, describe the most surprising aspect of the culture you are visiting.
Imagine you are an Egyptian visiting the Ancient Near East OR an Ancient Near East person visiting ancient Egypt. Describe your “culture shock.” Engage in a conversation with someone you meet. Compare the arts of your culture with those you are now encountering on your visit. In your tale, describe the most surprising aspect of […]
