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Chapter 1. Before Philosophy: Myth in Hesiod and Homer pp. 1-8 - Due 09/15/2023 Sep 11 - Sep 15 Must post first. Start a New Thread Filter by: Sort by: Author First Name A-Z PHIL-1301 5016 14A Introduction To Philosophy AA Discussions List View Topic Settings Help Search Chapter 1. Before Philosophy: Myth in Hesiod and Homer pp. 1-8 - Due 09/1… Subscribe Please see discussion board for posting due dates for each chapter. Initial Post roughly 150 words including 75 word reply committed to discussion of philosophical facts and 75 words committed to your belief system. NO AI. Initial posts should be a thoughtful and in-depth paragraph. Responses can be a few sentences and should maintain respect and civility to the student being addressed. 10 points/initial post and 5 points/response (maximum 15 pts total). All Threads Myth Ailin Lopez-Ayala posted Sep 14, 2023 9:59 PM Subscribe After reading the chapter and learning about the backstory of the Greeks and Trojans. As well as the discussion on whether to believe myths even after being passed down through traditions. As a Mexican American being passed down with non-traditional myths does show the language barrier of being told different myths yet how many are similar to seeking the power and honor. I noticed a pattern between each of the myths, they both ended with wanting honor and power. Relating to how current myths can be also have the same effect as old ones with the moral of hunger for power and seeking honor. Even in the 21st century, humans are still driven for power and honor. Like the Greeks and Trojans Listen
1 Unread 1 Replies 3 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James mortal men, both groups sought for power and honor, yet each were given sometime of injustice from what they assumed was a justice move. The men were hurt for the removal of the women from their grasp which can still be seen in nowadays. less CH:1 Alexis Joyner posted Sep 14, 2023 11:44 AM 1 Unread 1 Replies 5 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James Subscribe Hesiod's "Theogony", provides information on the birth and genealogy of the gods. Hesiod describes the emergence of the cosmos from Chaos and the subsequent rise of the Olympians, led by Zeus. The "Theogony" shows the Greeks' perception of divinity, fate, and the divine forces that govern the world. "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" show human exploits during the Trojan War and the Odyssey of Odysseus in a sense, they are intertwined with mythology. The gods and goddesses mangle in the lives of mortals, shaping their fate and sharing the human experience. When reflecting on the pieces shared, as well as insight into Greek Mythology. The texts made your mind twist and turn in different ways that overall, reflected more on religion and its stronghold on many people's consciousness. Even though the writing could be seen as harsh it pays tribute to the passion and pride people had. I believe that that same passion and pride is seen in all of us, just reflected in different ways. Their passion was something to look to and strive to be similar. I would, in a way, want to have a similar perception as the Greeks when speaking on divinity and fate. less Discussion of Philosophical Aacts and According to my Belief Syst Aqeel Al-Kinani posted Sep 15, 2023 8:53 PM • 266 Words Subscribed Philosophy can be defined in the general sense in the ancient world as the search for truth regarding the universe, its nature, and man. The first person to use the word philosophy was the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who described himself as a philosopher. The meaning of philosophy does not become clear unless one delve deeply into the core of philosophical problems, learn about the ways philosophers think about them, analyze them, and prove the solutions they arrive at. The philosophical definition does not take place and
0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views is not understood unless a person understands the philosophical problems and the evidence for their solutions. Facts, philosophers like to say, are opposed to theories and to values and are to be distinguished from things, in particular from complex objects, complexes and wholes, and from relations. They are the objects of certain mental states and acts, they make truth-bearers true and correspond to truths, they are part of the furniture of the world. Not only do philosophers oppose facts to theories and to values, they sometimes distinguish between facts which are brute and those which are not. Philosophy according to my beliefs, term Islamic philosophy and its methods of use vary, and it is defined as that philosophy emanating from Islamic law, and that it is that philosophy that presents a complete conception and vision about what is related to the universe, life, creation, and the Creator, but the most common use is what includes philosophical works and perceptions that include the framework of Arab-Islamic culture. The Islamic civilization and philosophy are linked to religious truths and Islamic legal texts. less Chapter 1 Ashton Frazier posted Sep 15, 2023 10:37 PM Subscribe The first chapter was so interesting to me because I never really understood philosophy to the fullest, but just by reading the first page I was able to furthermore understand what philosophy is and why it exist. For an example, the first paragraph targets the reader by asking questions that we've all thought or heard before, "What is this life about", "Where do us humans come from" ect. This instantly grabbed my attention and helped me understand more about philosophy because every now and then I ask myself that question. Us humans have never seen the first humans or the start of this world/life so it is normal for us to ask those questions. The chapter also talked about "myths" and how these are philosophers answers to those What and Why questions that we ask. Personally I believe us humans are under one God who sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die for all of our sins so that we may be able to have eternal life. I don't want to push this ideology on anyone, nor discredit anyone who believes otherwise but there is some evidence of this belief system being true. In the last book of the Bible, Revelation, it predicts many things that will happen in our modern world such as the Euphrates river drying up, famine, plagues, and many more we have yet to experience. I believe the reason us humans exist is because we have a creator. Humans are way too complex and unique to have been created any other way. Everyone is so different there had to have been an actual creator personalize and handmade each one of us.
0 Unread 0 Replies 0 Views less Chapter 1. Before Philosophy Brandy Carmona posted Sep 15, 2023 10:17 PM 0 Unread 0 Replies 1 Views Subscribe Chapter One, "BEFORE PHILOSOPHY Myth in Hesiod and Homer" delivers two halves dividing Hesiod and Homer explaining the philosophical styles of both. Hesiod is a poet who tells his myths/stories directly and gives endings with a purpose. For example, the Titans are described as powerful gods that once ruled. The myths explain their story and every person involved connects somehow. Homer is a well-known poet who also has inspirational myths that are seen as tales and stories. I have never read or looked into either Hesiod's or Homer's myths/tales because as cheesy as it sounds, I believe in science and what can be proven but, after reading and gaining some information, it is fascinating how they both are very different but are both looked upon in philosophy. From reading chapter one, Hesiod seems like a more informational poet while Homer seems like a storyteller from the mythical creatures he writes about. less Chapter 1 Discussion 9-13-23 Brayden Krueger posted Sep 13, 2023 9:29 PM Subscribe In the readings of Chapter 1, we are introduced to two Greek poets by the names Homer and Hesiod. These two are some of the greatest Greek poets known today. Their poems and tales of how life came or was back then have imprinted many individuals' theories. While Hesiod is geared more towards the idea of gods ruling over all and not dealing with humans too much, he brings tales of how the world came to be. The conflicts between the Titans and the creator, "Heaven," how the gods eventually went into the world by being born through Rhea, the mother of Kronos' children. The gods set a natural and moral universe, even though they may not be the best individuals. They still guard significant factors of human lives. Homer focuses more on human life and the passion for morality among the offspring of the gods. Gods are not brought up as much in Homer's work as in Hesiod's, but they still play significant roles in the tales. The gods were more or less helpers to the human race when things went sideways. The honor was a recurring theme in his writings and was the most
3 Unread 3 Replies 8 Views Last post 11 hours ago by Erica James important thing to humans. The tales were focused on heroes and their individual stories for glory to be gained. For me personally, I think the idea of all the gods is fascinating. Having power over their domains and changing them instantly is a radical theory. I can not say I believe in a system of that nature. I am more monotheistic than polytheistic, but again, the idea resonates well. less carl penick Carl Penick posted Sep 11, 2023 10:49 AM 5 Unread 5 Replies 15 Views Last post yesterday at 7:45 AM by Corben Pierce Subscribe The discussion of philosophy begins in ancient Greece. The author states that some of the very first methods of storytelling and the passing on of history was through the use of embellished myths. Philosophy started when people would begin to analyze these stories and question if they were true, searching for the answer of what was "truth". This would lead to instances of conflict when philosophers would begin to question the legitimacy of these stories because often times they would be considered heretics for going against the words that were accepted as factual and divine. I believe that at the time of ancient Greece, it was incredibly important that the creation of myths be encouraged, because it gave a common belief that the citizens could use to unite with each other and find common ground. The stories almost always seem to tie together with each other, telling stories of great feats performed by strong people and divine gods. I also noticed that the myths usually carry themes of punishing those who commit heresy or disrespect to the gods, this could be because the government of that time wanted to dissuade its citizens of going against their rule and teachings. less Myth in Hesiod and Homer 1-8 assignment Christian Paz posted Sep 15, 2023 5:38 PM Subscribe I'm not sure if I missed any information but I can't seem to find the materials on this anywhere. Will you please let me know how to access this information or let me know where to find this book.
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