... laws and morals based on these ideals. In his lecture, The Liberty of the Ancients Compared with that of the Moderns, Constant highlights that the individual liberties protected in a modern representative democracy are much more important than the political liberties that one was given in antiquity. Constant illustrates that while some ideas of ancient Greek democracy are precious, Aristotle's political ... theory is not an obtainable reality and it was beneficial that modern democracies transitioned to a system that protects individual liberty. Two of Aristotle's most famous works, Nic...

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... essential, regardless of the time or place. A frequent term used in tragedy is tragic flaw. It is often a trait that is mainly responsible for the protagonist's downfall. We've witnessed a modern tragedy and read about classic Greek tragedies, and Shakespearean tragedies, and all the protagonists in tragedies have a tragic flaw that creates a predicament for the protagonist. Dramatists have many different styles ... marries his mother. He is a ruler of Thebes and the people think that he is extraordinary. He has power, dignity, intelligence, stature, and was a man of his word. Oedipus i...

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... continues to outline the guidelines for a just society. Plato's utopia appears, at first, to be an excellent idea. However, after further examination, his perfect society is less than ideal. Several flaws are obvious when considering Plato's vision from a contemporary perspective. In addition, in The Politics Aristotle critiques Plato's ideal ... successful, everyone must believe the noble lie that the existing social structure is the way that life must be. From a modern standpoint, several faults of Plato's ideal city are evident. The ideal city is totalitarian and there is no check on...

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... . An unhappy ending or what we will come to call a tragic ending was not one of the Greek requirements for a tragedy, though Aristotle thought it to be the perfect ending. Miller chose to agree with Aristotle and have the so called tragic ending in which Procter, our tragic hero is killed. Though Miller and Aristotle agreed here they did ... was as powerful if not more than when it was Oedipus in Oedipus Rex or Creon in Antigone, so therefore the genius of Arthur Miller was able to create a modern classic tragedy. Tragedy in this day and age is rarely written, but not because it is above...

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... written in the 4th century B.C. thoroughly analyzed what makes a play or in modern terms a movie, a tragedy. For Aristotle, the most important element of tragic drama was the unique experience of catharsis, or the arousing of the emotions of pity and fear so as to purge them in the spectator. A perfect tragedy contains the six elements of drama: plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle ... most important element of tragic drama was the unique experience of catharsis, or the arousing of the emotions of pity and fear so as to purge them in the spectator. A perfect tragedy contains the...

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... of his selfish and egocentric attitudes. In Sophocles's play, the tragic hero is led to a dead end because of his own character and personality. Aristotle believes Sophocles has written the perfect plot, and all other elements of his play fulfill the Greek philosopher's definition of a tragedy. It is through Sophocles's plot, character, language, and also the way the play was performed ... on stage that we can understand what tragedians in the modern age need to improve to fit all Aristotle's different criteria for a tragedy and also be known as a classic tragedy. In "Poetics," Aristotl...

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... of government worked the best for most people. Aristotle went on to be a tutor for Alexander the Great. Aristotle, unlike Plato, was not focused or concerned about the idea of a perfect society, instead he wanted to improve upon the one that he was part of during his existence. Rather than develop a framework for a society that is ... perfect, he suggested that society should, in it self, strive to utilize the best system it can attain. He felt that utopia was abstract and superficial. It wouldn't allow for realistic ... to improve society as a whole. Aristotle and Plato have had a tr...

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... deranged monarchs and mythical "storyland" Gods. [And] Even though the Greek empire wasn't all sugar and spice, they are the only prehistoric culture that can be closely linked to our modern society. The similarities (such as self indulgence, slavery, and gay pride) between their "Golden Age" and our western world today are countless. Through the works of Greek artists, playwrights, and ... scrolled Ionian columns. The Parthenon, the Greek temple for the goddess Athena, is an impeccable example of symmetry and proportion. The sides of the Parthenon give an optical illusion of perfect ba...

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... , she uses the idea's of Aristotle and what he has theorized about the Greeks. He stated that there should be equality amongst all men and she interprets this in the modern day setting as he meant all people. She also goes into justice and injustice and she defines an injustice as the violation of equality and discrimination against any group. The ... violation of justice. Discrimination is a bad thing to have and if there is reverse discrimination then in one sense or another there is still discrimination going on. In a perfect world there would be no discrimination at all but we do not...

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"Once I was the student, now I am the Master!" Although this was said by Darth Vader to Obi Wan, it nonetheless provides the perfect setting for the philosophical debate that, in my opinion, would exist today Plato and Aristotle. Aristotle, a student of the Academy, did not believe in Plato's theoretical view of the world. ... basis for his belief that knowledge was empirical, or founded on experimentation. To that end, Aristotle has been called the "first known scientist" with his influences still apparent in today's modern science. To Aristotle, "all men desired to know." While man enjoyed...

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... , he focuses on theatre and literature (comedy, tragedy and epic). These were all fundamental parts of life for the ancient Greeks and tremendously impact the development of Greece, therefore influencing modern societies that stem from Greece in some way. The people of Greece (mainly Athens) enjoyed theatre and literature largely. Before, after and in the time of Aristotle, the majority of ... in the full design of the work through the rhythm and meter of words, resulting in a beautiful composition. A poem may also be deeply descriptive, metaphorical and rhythmic resulting in the perfect...

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... the great minds in the entire history of the world. He could think of concepts so far ahead of his time, it seemed crazy at the time. He thought of modern democracy back in Roman Empire, and he figured out the social classes and the fact that every citizen has a job to do in their community. De Teocqueville is similar, yet ... , the representatives are representing everyone they can possibly represent. Now they also have to be trustworthy and do as the people say, it's a two way street. They both agree the perfect government could possibly be a republic democracy, but only with the right...

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Numerous experts in modern time regard Plato as the first genuine political philosopher and Aristotle as the first political scientist. They were both great thinkers, Plato and Aristotle each had ideas in how to ... much and too little: too much, because they often contain contradictory statements; too little, because they are often not specific enough The main objective in Plato's philosophy is a creation of a perfect society. He constructs a foundation for a utopian society in his book "The Republic". The purpose of his thought process was to cleanse his society of the woes he felt plagued...

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... , established in section II of Poetics, calls for the "good" characters to be overly good and "bad" characters exceedingly bad. Job is without peer in the land of men, being "perfect and upright." (Job 93). Additionally, he is even given credit with being the "greatest of all men in the east." (Job 93). Job is forced to deal with troubles created ... of faith in one was absurd to them. This is yet another indication that this story is different from other Greek dramas of the time, that are still known to modern scholars. Aristotle felt that the Odyssey is the ultimate example of "true dr...

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... just, was put to death for injustice. He felt the citizens of Athens could not create justice and govern themselves. He wrote a book, The Republic, in which he illustrates his perfect society. This book was practiced by Europe for 1,500 years and also gave Greeks his piece of mind. A student out of Plato, Aristotle was a man hungry like the wolf for ... , the nature around then, and to treasure themselves. Athenian culture created an abundance of gifts we use today. Western Civilization gets a government directly form Solon and Cliethenes in Athens. Next, modern entertainment originates ...

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