Greek Contributions to Modern Western Civilization Ancient Greek culture has influenced modern western civilization from their discoveries and traditions during their Golden Age. Their philosophies, politics and values have helped shape our every day life. Some of the most prominently displayed leaders of all time lived in Greece during the time. Their math, art science politics, architecture, drama, medicine, philosophy and values have inspired today's everyday way of life. If it weren't for their constant …showed first 75 words of 595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 595 total…Even today, people live by some of the teachings of these philosophers and they are widely studied. Overall, many of today's traditions, beliefs and values have been passed down from Greek civilizations. Their discoveries, traditions and strides toward perfection inspired later generations to act as they did. The individuals that invented and discovered new aspects of life and their surroundings gave way to brand new lifestyles that are used today. <Tab/>