Plato's context

Ancient Greece
1. Preceded Christ by 500 years
2. Gave birth to Philosophy and Politics
3. Archaic Period (800bc-480bc)
  1. Rise of military strength and power
4. Classic Period (5th Century bc)
  1. Athens was flourishing
Ancient Greek Culture
1. No conception of afterlife - Glory and Greatness celebrated
2. Multitude of Gods
The Ancient Polis (City States)
1. Small indépendant communities
2. Shared Public Duty between all citizens
Ancient Athens
1. 40,000 citizens
2. 100,000 resident Aliens
3. 80,000 Slaves
4. Most prosperous Polis
Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 bc)
1. Athens vs Sparta
2. Sparta; Authoritarian, Frugal, Highly Militarised, Conservative
  1. Sparta won.
3. Athens; Rich, Wealthy, Daring, Democratic, Naval Power
4. Weakend Greece to Persian influence
Democracy in Athens
1. Direct Democracy - no elections
2. All Citizens making decisions on affairs of state
3. Paid poor citizens to attend
4. Poor military decisions

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