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Mixed Constitutions
Government building is a careful craft. If the state shifts too far toward benefitting one group or another and disadvantaging the remainder of the populace, unrest and revolution begin to brew. But where is the middle point? How does one balance the interests of the oligarchs and the democrats, which are so incompatible? To tackle…
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Justice
As I discussed in my last post, the Greeks have a different conception of justice. The Greeks viewed justice as everything in its right place. What I found interesting is the divide among Greeks as to what the right order is. The difference can teach us a great deal about how different groups in society…
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Greek Philosophical Terms and Premises vs. Their Modern Counterparts
When discussing any topic, having the same basic premises and understandings is critically important. When those aren’t present, you’re essentially talking on two different planes. The involved parties are, in reality, discussing different topics, although they often don’t realize it. This is the problem facing the modern reader when they attempt the philosophy of the…