however, there are several differences in how they lived. While the city of Athens was a cultural and economic stronghold in Greece, and fundamentally regarded as the birthplace of western democracy, the opposite was the case in Sparta. Sparta was a society that breeds warriors and proudly so. In this essay, we will explore how the people of Athens and Sparta obtained the right to participate
Compare and Contrast Essay The Effects of the Political Systems of Athens and Sparta on Common Citizens Ancient Greece was made up of fiercely independent city-states, or poleis. Two of the most significant city-states were Athens and Sparta. Athens, home of some of the most important philosophers, is famous for being the cradle of democracy. On the other hand, Sparta, the polis with some of the best warriors in Ancient Greece, was an oligarchy with two kings. Naturally, these two different political
Socrates as outlined in Plato’s Apology This essay is an interpretation of the accusations against Socrates during his trial. Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in 470 BCE. He believed that within philosophical thought was the value of human knowledge. He would rather die than live not being allowed to express his ideas of wisdom and improvement of the soul. In 431BCE, democratic Athens was the political and cultural centre of the period, the Spartans saw its development and increase of political
Today’s modern societies have many influences taken from ancient Greece. Their society has achieved in many areas. Our political ideals (primarily democracy), sciences, philosophy, and architecture have all originated in ancient Greece. None of these aspects would have been possible without the help of famous Greek leaders. This essay will discuss these important leaders of ancient Greece and their contributions to the modern ideals of civil society. Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.E.) is considered
Close reading essay of Pericles' Funeral Oration from the Peloponnesian War "Indeed if I have dwelt at some length upon the character of our country, it has been to show that our stake in the struggle is not the same as theirs who have no such blessings to lose, and also that the panegyric of the men over whom I am now speaking might be by definite proofs established” (Thucydides). It is through examples of greatness that Pericles attempts to spark Athenian pride and show Athenian ability to put
The essay What’s So Great About America by D’Souza, D’Souza touched on the well-reasoned defense of American and Western civilization. In the introduction D’Souza compares the situation facing America which is the war on terrorism by comparing that with the Athens facing the Spartans followed by a quote describing the Athenians “Our system of government does not copy the institutions of its neighbors.it is more the case of our being a model to others than of our imitating anyone” (D’Souza pg.237)