Belief of cosmic forces | Genius of the Ancient World
Confucius grew up around the ancient belief of two cosmic forces, that, combined with human ritual, kept the world and existence in the balance.
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Socrates, youth and beauty | Genius of the Ancient World
Many young men took to Socrates, who preached that the beauty of the mind is superior to that of the body.
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Pre-Socratic's | Genius of the Ancient World
Before Socrates, tradition was being challenged by rational debate and scientific thought.