(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Hard of History

During the Classical Period of Ancient Greece, philosophy and the arts reached a level of excellence, profoundly influencing subsequent cultures. With the emergence of Hellenism, this influence was disseminated by the vast empire of Alexander the Great and blended with other traditions, generating a rich cultural syncretism. In 'History of Philosophy,' Frederick Copleston states: 'Classical Greek philosophy was an effort to achieve rational knowledge and understanding, not only about the natural world, but also about human nature and ethics, often in conflict with the mythical and religious conceptions of the time.' (Copleston, Frederick. 'History of Philosophy. Vol.1: From the Pre-Socratics to Aristotle.' São Paulo: Cultrix, 2000.) Considering the presented context and Copleston's thought, analyze the role of philosophy in the Classical Greece period and how it relates to the development of ethical and political thought. Then, discuss how Alexander the Great's conquests and the diffusion of Hellenistic culture affected philosophy, promoting its integration with other belief systems and knowledge in a multicultural and transnational context.