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  • March 19, 2021

    5 Facts about Pythagoras | #Philosophy

    Pythagoras (Πυθαγόρας) of Samos is one of the most well-known ancient Greek philosophers. He has been associated with numbers and mathematics but some of his teachings dealt with the paranormal. He has therefore always been considered a controversial thinker. He was criticized by both ancient Greeks and contemporary humans. At the same time, his impact on mathematics is undeniable.

  • November 20, 2020

    Five Facts About Aristotle | #Philosophy

    You may know Aristotle (Aristotélēs, 384–322 BC) as the ancient Greek philosopher who was taught by another well-known philosopher, Plato, during the Classical era. Here are five facts about philosopher and polymath Aristotle that you may or may not know.

  • November 13, 2020

    Five Facts About Plato | #Philosophy

    You may already know that Plato (428/427 BCE – 348-347 BCE) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. You may also be familiar with him thanks to the Italian Renaissance fresco in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican called “The School of Athens”. Here are five facts about Plato that you may or may not know.

  • November 6, 2020

    Five Facts About Socrates | #Philosophy

    You may know Socrates as the Classical Greek philosopher behind the quote “I know that I know nothing”, who also laid the fundamentals of western philosophy. Here are five facts about the classical Greek philosopher that you may or may not know.

  • December 4, 2020

    Plato’s Cave: Understanding the Allegory | #Philosophy

    Plato’s Cave is without a doubt one of the allegories that have shaped the western world. In a previous video we discussed Plato’s life and philosophical ideas. Today, Helinika will provide you with the summary of “the Cave”, which will be followed by an analysis. Let’s dive in together.

  • January 15, 2021

    Diogenes the Cynic: Understanding the Roots of Cynicism | #Philosophy

    Today, cynicism is synonymous to pessimism, lack of enthusiasm, skepticism, and selfishness. But Cynicism -literally translating to “living like a dog” (from the Greek «κύων»= dog)- is also a school of thought. An ancient Greek school of though to be precise. And the ideas of these philosophers have few in common to our current perception of cynicism.

  • December 18, 2020

    The Legend and Allegory of Atlantis | Plato’s Atlantis

    The lost city of Atlantis is a legend that survives for thousands of years. According to the myth, it was a utopian civilization with a great naval power. Founded by semi-gods, Atlantis was one of the most affluent and successful city-states in the Mediterranean region. But its people soon started getting greedy and believing they are the greatest in the world. Until the great city sank and disappeared from the face of the Earth.

  • December 7, 2021

    How Greek Loanwords Are (Actually) Pronounced in Greek

    How Greek loanwords are pronounced in Greek. Philosophy, biology, politics… how are they pronounced in Greek?

  • December 28, 2021

    Funniest Greek Words and Phrases You Should Start Using

    Every language has words and phrases that are either funny or can be used for some smart comebacks. Here is a list of the funniest Greek words you should start using.

  • December 9, 2022

    7 Facts About Apollo | #GreekMyths

    Facts about Greek god Apollo. Apollo was more than the god of sunlight and music. What is his connection to Artemis? Where is Hyperboreia?

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