The position of Athenian women in the classical period was that they were inferior to the male counterparts. Athens during the classical period was a predominantly patriarchal society‚ therefore‚ the division of labour was by gender; women were to tend to household duties while men worked outdoors. Athenian women were also expected to remain silent‚ they were a muted group which was expected to behave obediently‚ remain loyal and virtuous to their husbands. The idea of women being equal to their
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PHIL 201 Study Guide Lesson 1: What is Philosophy? Points 1) Three preliminary qualifications in studying philosophy – 1) it is impossible to distinguish rigidly and conclusively between what counts as a philosophical problem and what does not – borderline cases / 2) none of the characteristics we shall examine is unique to philosophy; each by itself may be found in another discipline (approximations that‚ when applied collectively‚ describe reasonably adequately a broad range of philosophical
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when she is married it´s her husband in charge. In Sparta women had more freedom and lived a more normal life. They would also be taught at home by their mother´s until the age of six‚ then they would go to school and study “mousike” which consisted arts‚ music‚ poetry and dance. In their youth‚ they would also run around naked along with the boys and competed wrestling‚ gymnastics‚ foot and horse races‚ and also other required physical trials. Girls would also compete in gymnopaedia‚ a Spartan festival
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“ownership of land and slaves”(Takaki 56). The value of slaves and land doubled in approximately twenty years due to the “multiplication of [his] slaves...the extension of culture‚ and increased demands for lands”(Takaki 56). The main source of Thomas Jefferson’s wealth was derived from being an active slaveholder and landowner. How did Jefferson treat his slaves? Jefferson treated his slaves in a harsh manner. For instance‚ he “‘had [James Hubbard‚ a captured runaway slave‚] severely flogged in the
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The organization and the evolution of the Athenian system of government has overcome many reforms and leaders of government. The many leaders that ruled the political system had various thoughts on the organization and structure of the Athenian framework. These reforms‚ were a foundation that transformed an aristocratic oligarchy to a government where everyone is eligible members and have the opportunity to have an influence on the political system. The aftermath of the Peloponnesian Wars resulted
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a) What are the similarities and differences between the Greek concept of democracy and present day representative democracy? The Greece word ’demokratia’‚ which means ’governement by the people’‚ was first used by the Greece to show their political system. Back to the 5th century BC of the classical Greece period to the modern 21st century‚ over such a long period of time‚ threre are still some similarities bewteen the Athenian democracy and our present democracy. Like our modern voting districts
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Some people wonder about the influence missionaries had on culture‚ Missionaries had a positive impact on culture. They were able to teach the children because they had higher education. They also traveled to many different places to teach their religion. They were able to have a higher education from the church. The missionaries we’re able to influence peasants because they were educated. The state would give money for the religious activities. Many missionaries would dedicate their lives to the
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It was encouraged by philosophers to challenge powerful authorities‚ authorities like the Catholic Church. Famous texts such as the "Encyclopedie‚" The Social Contract‚" and "Wealth Of Nations" all helped and were revolutionary in spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment. Religion in the Enlightenment period was enormous. Critical of the church and the corruption within it‚ was a philosopher by the name of Francois-Marie Arouet. Better known as "Voltaire." Enlightenment era religion was a response
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popular culture‚ I would like to breakdown both word. The word popular means liked‚ admired or enjoyed by many people or a particular person or group. As for the word culture means the arts and others manifestations of human intellectual achievements regarding collectively. Now to give my personal definition of the meaning “popular culture” would go like this. Many things that are liked and praised upon in the culture/generation that we currently live in. When time changes‚ so does our culture. And
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Athenian Attitudes Toward the Authority of State Through the Eyes of Plato and Sophocles Ancient Athens was the first model of an established democracy in which the citizens had a say in the rulings. However‚ the Athenian’s views towards the power of their government are often overlooked because the direct democratic system seemed successful. Through close examination of the writings of Sophocles and Plato‚ one can discover the that the Athenian’s thoughts regarding the way they were governed‚ evolved
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