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Democratic Society
Similarities between Athens and Sparta
-Militaristic and Authoritarian
- Didn't value art or intellectual activities
- Despite their large army and militaristic views, Sparta was conservative and non-aggressive
- Their society was disciplined, courageous, obedient, and rigid.
The Spartans militaristic government promoted the whole before the part.
In Athenian Society, citizens who did not conform were ostracized. Some citizens preferred to commit suicide than carry the burden.
Government
Valued the Arts and Sciences
Athens was democratic. Their government recognized that individual people have individual views and opinions. This philosophy aligns with the democratic government. However, the Athenians ostracized, or removed, people who did not fit into the social norm of their society. The recognition of individualism and the rejection of individuals are two non-cohesive ideas. These ideas develop social irony in Athens culture.
Sparta was a militaristic city-state. However, they rarely had to use their army because it was so large and revered.
Also, Athens, the democracy, chose to fight with Sparta when Sparta had a clear superior military. The irony is simply that Sparta as a militaristic city-state did not cause altercations with other Greek poleis whereas Athens with a democratic government did. Finally, Sparta was a dual monarchy headed by ephors. However, the Spartans followed a structure of "total obedience" and "rejection of individualism" which suggest more of a dictator-like ruling than anything.