What Have the Greeks Done for Modern Civilisation?

"What Have the Greeks Done for Modern Civilisation?" by J. P. Mahaffy is a collection of talks from a learned person given many years ago, examining how ancient Greek ideas still affect our world now, notably in fields like art, thinking, knowledge, and schools. It starts with the author speaking to an audience, explaining how the Greeks have greatly influenced modern culture in areas like writing, art, government, and scientific study, but how interest has diminished. The author argues that studying the Greeks is very import to understanding our culture’s roots and suggests changing how Greek subjects are taught to make them more appealing and appreciated in today's classes.