Melian dialogue

Consequently, Athens demanded the surrender of Melians since Athenians were more powerful than they were. The Melians resisted and opted to die fighting (Perry, Peden & Von Laue, pp.76). Their decision to challenge the Athenians while suicidal was an attempt to protect their honor. This was similar to Hector’s in that they were aware…

Violence is never the answer. It is a much heard phrase, however, these wise words are almost never followed. Violence seems like a fragile beast that no one has full control over. People, groups, and states all display acts of violence and the reasons why can vary. Some rely on violence when they feel as if they have no other option, and there are people whose basic instinct is to commit a violent act. The basic reasons violence exists is, because it is a potential option. It can be used as a…

Intended as a literary masterpiece about the history of the greatest war ever faced by the Hellenic race, Thucydides’ history on the Peloponnesian War has been noted for its objectivity and theoretical approach since antiquity. Indeed, its impact on Western civilization was anticipated by the author himself, who strove to write an accurate account of the war, free from romance. However, Thucydides’ work is not without its limitations, and historians today are aware of inconsistencies and…

because of fear, I think that man most evil.”1 Yet, throughout the tragedy, human nature overcomes Kreon as he repeatedly denies council and eventually becomes the “man most evil.”1 Sophocles’ teaching of moderation is further illustrated in the dialogue between Kreon and Antigone. After the war in Thebes, Kreon was desperate to prove himself an authority. The laws he created after the war defied historic…

The Benefits of Free Trade vs. The Risks of Free Trade Since post-World War II, the policy of global free trade has had a forefront in both American and global politics. In chapter thirteen of Debates in International Relations, advocates who are in favor of free trade and advocates who are against free trade, each support their reasoning for their stance on the issue. The two authors in favor of global free trade are Gerald P. O’Driscoll Jr. and Sara F. Cooper, who are researchers at the…

He was an Athenian historian and general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the fifthcentury BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientific history" by those who accept his claims to have applied strict standards of impartiality and evidence-gathering and analysis of cause and effect, without reference to intervention by the deities, as outlined in his introduction to his work. He also has been called the father of the…

History of The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides and the Iliad by Homer are both timeless accounts of war that also analyze human nature. Both authors divulge their belief about what comprises human nature through the observation of war and its effect on morality. Homer and Thucydides agree that emotion, specifically compassion, is the key to a human life. However, the authors differ on their definition of compassion. Thucydides sees compassion as a natural emotion felt among equals while Homer…

Exceptionalism that has blinded us to the realities of foreign involvement. The failure to learn from previous mistakes dates back to the Peloponnesian War. Athens, after all, displayed the same hubris as our decision makers. One need only to read the Melian Dialogue to understand. Yet, not only did decision makers not understand the lessons of Vietnam, they ignored it completely with their decision to invade Iraq. One great lesson emerges from history, large powers cannot occupy small nations.…

History as a Tragedy When first reading the History of the Peloponnesian War most would assume it to be a historical narrative in its entirety. Yet when read carefully, History does have an episode framed in a way other than a historical narrative. For the Sicilian expedition in particular, the structure of the episode was written alike to that of Oedipus the King, a known tragedy. One might say that the details of both History and Oedipus the King differ so much so that they cannot be compared…

Question 1: Three Deloitte Trends Related to the Case. Three issues that relate to the case the most include: Leadership disputed: Pushing the boundaries Employee Experience: Culture, engagement and beyond. Real time. Leadership is an issue in this case as there is an evident gap in the style of leadership at 8SK and an effective leadership style. Leadership at 8SK is not broad as such, it does not include millennials and does not provide millennials the opportunity to develop. From the case,…