👉 Hellenisticism is a philosophical and religious movement that emerged in ancient Greece and Rome around the 6th century BCE, characterized by a focus on human reason and the pursuit of knowledge. It was characterized by a rejection of traditional Greek philosophy and religion, and an emphasis on empirical observation, rational deduction, and ethical reflection. Hellenisticism is notable for its emphasis on the importance of reason in understanding the world around us, and its belief that true wisdom lies not in the accumulation of knowledge