... has a place in society, and until people realize this societies will continue to decline or be forced into war. Many problems still exist in societies of the world today. In The Politics, Aristotle explains how to correct the problems of the current state: He states, first there is to be a union of those who cannot exist without each other, such as males and females, so that ... the race may continue. This is not a union that is formed from deliberate purpose, but because, just like with other animals and with plants, mankind has a natural desire ... of monarchy that views only the int...

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... of History," Herodotus traveled throughout the civilized world during 400 BCE, and recorded the customs of nations older than Greece. The first scientific historian was Thucydides. He wrote a versatile account of the Peloponnesian War. Thucydides tried to explain the effects of politics on historical events. Socrates left no writings, but his ideas are preserved in writings of other Greeks, especially Plato. Aristotle also wrote important works, including ... Poetics, a masterpiece of literary criticism. Many scientific ideas were first discovered in Greek times, and the alphabet we use...

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... poetry and verse drama by the end of the 400's BC in Greek literature. Historical writings were especially popular. The "Father of History," Herodotus traveled throughout the civilized world during the mid- 400's BC, and recorded the customs of nations older than Greece. The first scientific historian was Thucydides. He wrote a versatile account of the Peloponnesian War. Thucydides tried to explain the effects of politics on historical events. About 450 ... his ideas are preserved in writings of other Greeks, especially Plato. Aristotle also wrote important works, including Poetics, a m...

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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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