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The process by which, in the middle age of the [[Roman Republic]], Greek influences began to be felt to a greater degree in the Roman world.  Romans viewed Greek culture with a large degree of skepticism, regarding Greek culture as opulent and perverse in opposition to the simple, utilitarian Roman ideal.  One particular voice on this perspective was [[Cato the Elder]], a consul, censor, and dictator, who sought to stamp out [[Hellenism]] through a campaign of [[Morality|moral]] legislation.

The process by which, in the middle age of the [[Roman Republic]], Greek influences began to be felt to a greater degree in the Roman world.  Romans viewed Greek culture with a large degree of skepticism, regarding Greek culture as opulent and perverse in opposition to the simple, utilitarian Roman ideal.  One particular voice on this perspective was [[Cato the Elder]], a consul, censor, and dictator, who sought to stamp out [[Hellenism]] through a campaign of [[Morality|moral]] legislation.