Describe the influence of Homer on early Greek thought

How did he pave the way for philosophical thought?


In the Western classical tradition Homer is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet.
- These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.
- Although often unflattering, Homer's depiction of the gods reinforced core values such as justice, order, clarity, developing one's intellect and cunning, harmony, moderation, beauty, courage, honesty and honor.

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a. True b. False

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A) Invalid; existential fallacy. B) Valid; no fallacy. C) Invalid; illicit contradiction. D) Invalid; illicit subalternation. E) Invalid; illicit conversion.

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The Republic by Plato is the ___________ for the ideal society

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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