晚期希腊哲学的转向与特征

Late Greek philosophy covers two historical periods, i.e.: Hellenistic and Roman Empire, which lasts for over 800 years. During these periods, the Mediterranean Culture Ring has already formed and its cultural center shifts from West Asia and Egypt to Greece and Rome. Late Greek philosophy is the product of the Mediterranean cultural phenomenon. Corresponding to the Mediterranean context, a new shift takes place in Late Greek philosophy: from focusing upon ti estin (what is) and dia ti (why) to focusing upon to hou heneka (for the sake of), and from emphasis of “seeking truth” to of “seeking goodness”. Consequently, philosophy of morality moves towards religion. In this way, Greek philosophy has got a double retribution: providing Christianity with rich ideological resources on the one hand, and becoming the “gene” of modern philosophy on the other hand.