In our weekly Latin studies live class, we have been working to learn to identify the parts of speech in Latin. From these lessons, I have prepared the following document to help remember/practice this. God bless your studies,Mr. William C. MichaelClassical Liberal Arts Academy

Zeno of Citium was a Greek philosopher who lived from 334 BCE to 262 BCE. He was the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy, one of the most influential schools of thought in ancient Greece and Rome. Despite the fact that very little is known about Zeno’s life, his teachings have had a lasting impact on Western thought and continue to be studied and discussed today. Zeno was born in Citium, a city in the ancient kingdom of Cyprus. According to legend, he was originally a merchant, but after a shipwreck left him stranded in Athens, he turned to … Continue

In Greek Reading II, we will begin the study of the writings of Aristotle. The knowledge of the vocabulary and expressions of Aristotle’s writings will greatly help us in philosophical studies, for which the original texts are written in Greek. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson 1 Ὁμώνυμα λέγεται ὧν ὄνομα μόνον κοινόν, ὁ δὲ κατὰ τοὔνομα λόγος τῆς οὐσίας ἕτερος, οἷον ζῷον ὅ τε ἄνθρωπος καὶ τὸ γεγραμμένον. 2a τούτων γὰρ ὄνομα μόνον κοινόν, ὁ δὲ κατὰ τοὔνομα λόγος τῆς οὐσίας ἕτερος: 2b ἂν γάρ τις ἀποδιδῷ τί ἐστιν αὐτῶν ἑκατέρῳ τὸ ζῴῳ … Continue

Hippasus of Metapontum was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a member of the Pythagorean school of thought and is remembered for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and philosophy. Although information about his life is scarce, he is considered to be one of the most important figures of his time. Hippasus was born in southern Italy and was a student of Pythagoras, who was one of the most influential philosophers of ancient Greece. The Pythagoreans were known for their love of mathematics and their belief in the idea that mathematical … Continue

Nicomachus of Gerasa was an ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. He was born in the city of Gerasa, which is now modern-day Jordan. Nicomachus is best known for his mathematical treatise called the “Introduction to Arithmetic,” which was a comprehensive guide to number theory, arithmetic, and music theory. It is this text that we study in the Academy’s Classical Arithmetic course. Nicomachus was heavily influenced by the Pythagorean school of thought, which was focused on mathematics and its connection to the natural world. He believed that mathematics was a way to understand the … Continue

According to Aristotle, Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that deals with understanding the nature of reality and the universe. It is concerned with questions about existence, causality, time, space, and the nature of change. Aristotle believed that everything in the universe has a purpose and that this purpose can be understood through observation and reason. He argued that objects and events have a cause, and that understanding these causes allows us to better understand the world around us. One of the key concepts in Aristotle’s Metaphysics is substance. Aristotle believed that everything in the universe is made up of … Continue