What are the three periods of the history of philosophy mentioned in the text? Provide a brief description of each period.


a. The colonial period, the classical period, and the modern period. The colonial period is characterized by the literary works produced during the colonization of Brazil. The classical period refers to the ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. The modern period encompasses the philosophy developed from the Renaissance to the present day.
b. The ancient period, the medieval period, and the contemporary period. The ancient period refers to the philosophy developed in ancient Greece and Rome. The medieval period encompasses the philosophy developed during the Middle Ages. The contemporary period refers to the philosophy developed from the 19th century to the present day.
c. The prehistoric period, the classical period, and the postmodern period. The prehistoric period refers to the philosophy developed by prehistoric civilizations. The classical period refers to the ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. The postmodern period encompasses the philosophy developed from the 20th century to the present day.