The State and its Legitimacy: A Comparison between Plato and Thrasymachus
A comparison of Plato's and Thrasymachus' views on legitimacy and morality, exploring their implications for modern philosophical debates.
Philosophy of Law
The Spartan Way of Life
An exploration of Lycurgus's reforms in ancient Sparta, discussing their impact on social hierarchy, economic self-sufficiency, and civic virtue.
The Critique of the Spartan Constitution: Aristotle's Philosophical Analysis
Aristotle critiques the Spartan constitution, arguing it has been corrupted by ephors' unchecked power, highlighting the tension between individual freedoms and collective well-being.
The Trial of Socrates: A Philosophical Analysis
A philosophical analysis of the trial of Socrates in 399 BCE, exploring its historical context, implications for Western philosophy, and significance today.
The Concept of Justice in Ancient Athens
Exploring the concept of justice in ancient Athens, including Thrasymachus' thesis and its implications for power, morality, and politics.
The Paradox of Social Cohesion: A Study of Liberalism's Quest for Balance
An exploration of the paradox of social cohesion, discussing how liberalism navigates the balance between order and individual freedom, with roots in ancient Greek philosophy and Enlightenment ideas.