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Western Political Ideas of Tyranny

Western Political Ideas of Tyranny. 10.1.2. Warm-Up 9/14. What do you think when you see this picture?. tyrant. In ancient Greece, the word was used for any leader who took over a government. A tyrant typically won public support and then seized power. philosophers.

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Western Political Ideas of Tyranny

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  1. Western Political Ideas of Tyranny 10.1.2

  2. Warm-Up 9/14 • What do you think when you see this picture?

  3. tyrant • In ancient Greece, the word was used for any leader who took over a government. • A tyrant typically won public support and then seized power.

  4. philosophers • Ancient Greek thinkers known as lovers of wisdom • Considered how different forms of government, including tyranny, affected society.

  5. The Republic by Plato • the philosopher Plato wrote that a tyrant becomes troublesome when he loves his power so much that he takes drastic measures to maintain it. • A tyrant becomes a problem when the ruler has too much freedom to do whatever he or she likes, without regard for law or reason.

  6. Plato • “At first, in the early days of his power, [the tyrant] is full of smiles . . . [but later] he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.” —Plato, The Republic

  7. Aristotle • Plato’s famous student said that not only does a tyrant have too much power, but acts selfishly, ultimately acting against the will and the benefit of the people.

  8. Aristotle • “. . . is just that arbitrary power of an individual which is responsible to no one, and governs all . . . with a view to its own advantage, not to that of its subjects, and therefore against their will.” —Aristotle, Politics

  9. Leading to Democracy • The influence of ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, extended beyond their time. Because they used logic and reason to think about the world and debate new ideas, they created a spirit of questioning and choice that aided the development of democracy.

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