Greek and Roman Answers

Two of the most basic questions of philosophy that have plagued the human race for centuries is what causes us to think and why is there something rather than nothing? Throughout history, the Greeks and the Romans attempted to answer these questions in their study of philosophy. The Greek answer is one that admires or wonders about concepts in a worldly fashion. Plato and Heidegger use this form of thinking and Arendt therefore also uses this way. The Romans on the other hand, have a derogatory and dismal aspect as they despair at life and believe thinking is a cure. In conclusion, Arendt found this argument from the Romans unconvincing and as a result, used the Greeks way of thinking to answer these questions.