From Homer to Plato and Beyond
An Integrated, Interdisciplinary Unit of Greek Literature, Culture and Philosophy Classical Greek culture has influenced Western Civilization from Rome to the birth of the U.S. and continues to influence our social and political life even today. Through this unit students will learn of the contributions made by classical Greek society in the areas of law, literature, philosophy and Western traditions in general. They will also gain a knowledge of the origin of many metaphors, similes, and allusions in all aspects of American culture.