Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

What do the documents included in this activity tell us about the role of philosophers and scholars in Hellenistic society? For what attributes and contributions were they valued? Why?

You may find it helpful to review the section “Hellenistic Religion, Philosophy, and Science” in Chapter 5 of your textbook before you begin.