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The Vicious Circle: Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Tyranny
New Polity
The Myth of Metals: Decline and the Nature of Society
This chapter delves into the myth of metals as articulated by Hesiod and interpreted by Plato, illustrating a societal decline from an ideal golden age to a flawed iron age. It critically examines the consequences of blending societal 'metals' and the dangers of confusing mythology with reality, reflecting on the implications for human hierarchies and societal structures.
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