The Secrets of Statecraft Secrets Of Statecraft: What The Greeks And Romans Can Teach Us According to Victor Davis Hanson
Mar 3, 2022
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Human Nature's Essence
- Thucydides reveals human nature's essence during times of war, plague, and revolution.
- Civilization is a thin veneer easily scraped away by extreme circumstances.
Athenian Democracy's Legacy
- Athenian democracy, despite its flaws, fueled constitutional government development.
- It offered inclusiveness and dynamism, inspiring models like the Roman Republic.
Democracy and Freedom of Speech
- Athenian democracy fostered individuality, argument, and comedy, despite its mob-rule tendencies.
- Philosophers like Plato, while critical, found its dynamism conducive to their work.