Greek Philosophy During the Hellenistic Age

The Hellenistic Age, spanning roughly from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the rise of Roman imperial dominance around 31 BCE, marks a crucial period in the history of philosophy. This era, one of cultural and intellectual flourishing, was born out of the vast and dramatic changes brought about by Alexander's conquests. His military campaigns extended Greek influence across Asia and Egypt, effectively transforming the Mediterranean world and initiating an era in which Greek c...