The Classical World made many contributions to the development of science, literature, and ethics. These contributions have influenced the modern world today. Many mathematicians, astronomers, and scientists contributed to the development of many of the luxuries we enjoy today. Homer, author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, made contributions to the field of literature through his writing. In the field of ethics, many philosophers from the Classical World contributed to the standards, values, and principles …showed first 75 words of 554 total…

…showed last 75 words of 554 total…Mathematicians, astronomers, and scientists like Pythagoras, Eratosthenes, and Archimedes contributed to the field of science and influenced the modern world greatly. Contributing in the field of literature, Homer and Sophocles have affected prose, poetry, and Drama through their literary works. Philosophers have changed our views on different matters such as alternatives to eating. The contributions from the Classical World developed and influenced the way we view science, literature and Drama, and ethics in today's society.