Did the Greeks have a worldview? A comparative study of worldview’s genealogy

The paper scrutinizes a classic passage from Heidegger, in which he argues that Weltanschauung is predominantly Modern concept and there was nothing similar Antiquity. Using comparative method, I try to demonstrate it possible reconstruct kind of genealogy the worldview show clues as its phenomena Hellenic culture philosophy Early thought. Being not just linguistic phenomenon, could be analyzed metaconcept, articulated non-Modern contexts recognized “worldview” terms philosophy. Considering ancient Greek notion αἵρεσις, principle aspects sense “philosophical school”. hold parallel with term Weltanschauung, coined German philosophical tradition possessing own epistemological features. To prove my argument, refer ideas Ancient thinkers well most eminent supporters critics (primarily German) philosophies. In Conclusions summarize main traits consider commensurate those are: 1. Emergence “turning points” pivotal historical periods; 2. Articulation idea wholeness coherence Universe (the World); 3. One’s free-will choice support concrete doctrine or point view connection comprehension one’s moral principles.