... of western philosophy cannot be overstated. Plato was, as we know, both pupil of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. Yet the influence of each teacher upon his respective student is anything but clear. Aristotle implies a significant philosophic difference between Socrates and Plato. Yet Aristotle, who was born fifteen years after the death of Socrates, had no firsthand account of the teachings of Socrates ... Plato's works can be explained and considered, it is necessary to know his background. Plato was initially born into a political family in Athens, though he never felt in place in ...

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... liberty for more people, especially to women. Both Athenian and Spartan women lived much of their lives separately from the men of their societies. Athenian men spent time away discussing politics and philosophy, but when they went home they expected obedience from their wives. However, no Athenian citizen would ever admit that he took advice from a woman. Spartan men were gone ... this time. It proves that they were able to succeed if they were willing to be deemed unrespectable. Most Greek women, however, did not get an education. The famous philosopher Aristotle said; "between the se...

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... not give the lower class thetes who comprised the majority the right to hold office, they could participate in ecclesia, the Assembly, and have their grievances and suggestions known. Aristotle in his Politics, agrees with this decision, and comments that Solon "gave people only the necessary minimum of power" (41). The thetes are later needed to row for the Athenian naval forces ... ...

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