Parrhesia

- Freedom of speech
- In ancient Greece, this protected a citizen’s right to public speech in an assembly.

- “Why won’t you move to China with me? There is so much culture…”
- “Because I need my parrhesia!”

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Xaos

Emptiness, vast void, chasm, abyss…

-“Look at John, he is so stupid!”
-“I think his brain is xaos.”

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Kosmos

The universe.

- “I love you more than the whole kosmos!”

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Ataraxia

- Tranquility.
- This term was used to defined peace of mind.

- “The kids are crazy! I just want some ataraxia please.”

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Apeiron

- Boundless or Unlimited
- Greek term was used by Anaximander to describe the ultimate source of his universe.
- Also used by Aristotle to say; unlimited.

- “Would you rather go to a buffet or a restaurant?”
- “DUH, a Buffet for the apeiron food!”

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Polis

Originally meant fort or citadel. Later, it was used to refer to the Greek city states.

- “Athens was the most famous polis in Greece!”

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Logos

- Logic
- In ancient Greek thought, logos represents rational philosophy and logic.

- “I don’t understand this math problem.”
- “Use your logos, Timothy; 2+2=4”

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