
The Mytilenaean Debate
In Our Time
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Power, Democracy, and the Mytilenean Revolt
This chapter examines the Mytilenean revolt and its philosophical implications, particularly through the lens of Thucydides and subsequent thinkers like Plato and Machiavelli. It contrasts Athenian responses to the revolts in Mytilene and Milos, highlighting themes of power, justice, and the morality of decisions made during wartime. The discussion emphasizes the enduring nature of these ideas, urging reflection on the relationship between democracy and the potential for tyranny and overreach.
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