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WWB Key Ideas

~ 4 minutes of short abstracts.

H2-Ancient History.

10 random key ideas.

1.
Although we have records of their meeting going back to 100 BCE, this is a much debated story in academic circles.
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One of humanity’s oldest moral instructions warns against arrogance and hatred, showing that ethical wisdom has roots running deep into prehistory.
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From History: Atomist
Democritus introduced a radical idea: reality is composed of invisible atoms moving through empty space.
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A bit. The Roman Empire grew by assimilation.
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When Epicurus thought about epistemology within philosophy, he gravitated toward applied philosophy.
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From History: 1900 BCE
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Rediscovered in the 1920s, they were a peaceful development. Their cities included Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. Hence, they are sometimes called Harappans.
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Socrates taught skepticism and critical thinking. He taught that a life with the seek truth tenant is required no matter what culture and time you live in.
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From History: 3100 BCE
Dice as old as 5,100 years ago illustrate how simple ideas can emerge independently and spread widely: a clear case of convergent invention and cultural transmission.
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Heraclitus strongly resonates with Eastern thought, especially Daoist balance and Buddhist impermanence.

Done. Refresh for another set.

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