... 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, and learned of this philosopher mainly through Plato. ... Plato's philosophical views, whether the dialogues are accurate representations of the historical Socrates, and Plato's intended purpose for writing each dialogue. Before any ...

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... hand, provided more 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 even more, since they were soldiers. Only the men held official office, but everyone recognized the influence of women in decision making. Spartan women ... that they were able to succeed...

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• Grade Level: High School

... ordinary should have more power than the nobles because they are those which work to make the city powerful. Though the sweeping reforms of Solon in 600 B.C. did 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 they are ... given the right to hold office...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate