Parent Guide > Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism

by USHistory.org 2016

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism" by USHistory.org.

"Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism" contemplates the relationship between the ancient Greeks' human-oriented polytheism and their cultural endorsement of individualism.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism" about?
    • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
  • Watch Rudolf Steiner: What is Ethical Individualism? at home with your child.