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I am not sure whether we do or do not all come from the Greeks; however if the question is referring to the way in which art/visual art, philosophy, history, music, economics, sports, theatrical events, science/math, democracy, and architecture of Greeks have had and still do have significant influence in Western culture, then perhaps the answer is yes.

The Greeks believed that music could have a deep affect on human behavior. They believed music to be important to people in their public life as well as their private life, but that music was even more important in the context of religion (p 50). Dancing, music and theatrical performances were important for telling stories. The Greeks saw the study of music as an important part of education and lifestyle. Plato believed that the molding of people’s character is directly associated with participating in musical activities. Aristotle, a mathematician, “believed that the numerical relationships, which linked the various......

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