Tag: Athenian

The Athenian Agora

The Athenian agora was the centre of life in the city. It was a multifunctional space, housing a multitude of components and elements fundamental to Athens. Indeed, political, religious, cultural, commercial and social events all took place in the agora. This essay will focus on the religious and ci...

Stoicism at the Athenian Acropolis

The Roman emperor, and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius wrote in his personal notes on Stoic philosophy: A fine reflection from Plato. One who would converse about human beings should look on all things earthly as though from some point far above, upon herds, armies, and agriculture, marriage...

Athenian Democracy: A Reaction to Tyranny, Oligarchy, and Invasion

Aristotle believed every state was a partnership, built on the premise that collectively, the state, and thereby its people, would work together for the common good of the community.[1] This communal approach to governance was a defining characteristic of ancient Greece. The type of government ...