Idealizing Democracy

The video explores the mystery surrounding a papyrus, its authorship, and its impact. It delves into the impiety charges against Socrates, highlighting tensions in Athens between traditional and naturalistic views. The discussion extends to the interplay of science, religion, and politics during the Peloponnesian War. The video also examines religious crises in Athens and critiques the idealized view of Athenian democracy, emphasizing its limitations and the lack of checks on majority rule.

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