“True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing”. This statement is a quote from Socrates, a philosopher that had lasting effects in Greek history. It began with Peloponnesian Wars, which ended with the desecration of Athens’ main source of pride, their democracy. Ensuing the loss of their government system, Athenians felt intimidated by Socrates and his beliefs, which eventually led to his demise. Athens executed Socrates after the downfall of their democratic system following their defeat in the second Peloponnesian War; despite the fact that Socrates was not guilty of his heresy and sedition even though he did commonly voice his unpopular opinions towards Athenian culture.
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The repeated invasions of Attica, conducted by Sparta, sparked the Peloponnesians Wars. After multiple battles, Pericles held a funeral oration honoring the fallen in which he declared, “We are willing to go into danger with easy minds and natural courage rather than through rigorous training and laws, and that gives us an advantage... In this, as in other things, our city is worthy of admiration” (Thucydides 42). This statement clearly shows his faith in Athenians, and their power to overcome the adversity the Spartans presented. However, the war continued and after heavy losses on the Athenian side, Pericles gave his last speech during the gruesome plague that invaded Athens. “...our city is famous everywhere for it’s greatness in not yielding to adversity and accepting so many casualties and so much trouble in war…which will be remembered forever by those who come after us, even if we do give away a little now” (Thucydides 55). Eight years following the death of Pericles, whom which succumbed to the plague, a truce was signed between Sparta and Athens. The state of the
As a consequence of the Peloponnesian Wars, the Athenian …show more content…
The repeated invasions of Attica, conducted by Sparta, sparked the Peloponnesians Wars. After multiple battles, Pericles held a funeral oration honoring the fallen in which he declared, “We are willing to go into danger with easy minds and natural courage rather than through rigorous training and laws, and that gives us an advantage... In this, as in other things, our city is worthy of admiration” (Thucydides 42). This statement clearly shows his faith in Athenians, and their power to overcome the adversity the Spartans presented. However, the war continued and after heavy losses on the Athenian side, Pericles gave his last speech during the gruesome plague that invaded Athens. “...our city is famous everywhere for it’s greatness in not yielding to adversity and accepting so many casualties and so much trouble in war…which will be remembered forever by those who come after us, even if we do give away a little now” (Thucydides 55). Eight years following the death of Pericles, whom which succumbed to the plague, a truce was signed between Sparta and Athens. The state of the