The harmonic coexistence between different and distant peoples became Alexander’s main focus, while he pursued the “marriage” of opposing cultures and civilizations, which he achieved to a certain degree through the spread of Greek culture, language, art, and science, a fact that signaled the beginning of a new era in which Hellenism and Western civilization became the center of a global civilization, which would later be continued by the Roman Empire.
This was the main factor as to why later Alexander’s accomplishments didn’t revolve strictly around the battlefield and warfare, but had a deep cultural, political, economic, and social perspective.Īristotle teaching Alexander the Great ( public domain ) The great philosopher was the one who inspired Alexander to show so much interest in philosophy, even though as every young Greek male who was destined to be a warrior king-whether he was Athenian, Spartan, Corinthian, or Macedonian like Alexander-his first priority was to receive a military education and discipline.
Alexander was also the man who expanded Greek culture and Western civilization around the then-known world.Īs a boy growing up, Alexander was blessed to have as his teacher, Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived. Alexander the Great is widely known as one of the greatest military generals and conquerors of all time, and his name became synonymous with greatness and invincibility throughout the ages.
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