2nd half terms/lecture notes

Question 1

-honor-what is due to you
-standing in society
-inherited worth
-“trophy case”

Answer 1

time

Question 2

-glory, fame reputation
-from verb that means “I hear”
-individual great acts/NOT inherited

Answer 2

kleos

Question 3

-inborn excellence
-a talent or good quality
-not an ethical idea
-cannot be taught-is ingrained in you
-bestowed upon by the gods

Answer 3

arete

Question 4

-state of being the best
-“beast mode”
-temporary display of prowess
-manifestation of one’s arete

Answer 4

aristeia

Question 5

-favor and gratitude in society
-idea of reciprocity
-form of social cohesion
-can only occur between equals

Answer 5

kharis

Question 6

-“guest friendship”
-applies to both host and guest-hospitality
-ritualized by Zeus
-acknowledging of equality
-exchange of gifts

Answer 6

zenia

Question 7

-“blind obsession and delusion”
-ultimately comes from gods
-external psychology (shame)
-not due to moral fault

Answer 7

ate

Question 8

-transgression of boundaries
-not a matter of good/evil; rather think of it as inappropriate
-intent does not matter
-ultimately gods punish these transgressions
-important to try to maintain boundaries in Greek religion

Answer 8

hubris

Question 9

Who restores democracy after the reign of the 30 tyrants?

Answer 9

King Pausanias

Question 10

What starts the Dekeleian/Ionian War?

Answer 10

Sparta invades Athens in retaliation to Athens helping Argos

Question 11

What was the Battle of Arginousai?

Answer 11

-Was a decisive Athenian victory
-Generals were tried and executed for abandoning bodies

Question 12

What does book 1 of the Republic focus on?

Answer 12

• Very concerned with definition of justice

Question 13

What are the qualities of an ideal polis?

Answer 13

Wisdom, justice, moderation, courage