Athens and Sparta: Democracy v. Oligarchy, Open vs. Closed, Freedom vs. Responsibility
by Brian Cook
1. Sparta
1.1. Govt.
1.1.1. Oligarchy
1.1.1.1. structure
1.1.1.1.1. two kings
1.1.1.1.2. ephors
1.1.1.1.3. Alike
1.1.1.2. function
1.1.1.3. values
1.1.1.3.1. preparation for military
1.1.1.3.2. obedience and loyalty
1.2. Society
1.2.1. all males prepared as soldiers at age 7
2. Athens
2.1. Govt.
2.1.1. structure
2.1.1.1. democracy
2.1.1.1.1. authority derives from citizens
2.1.2. function
2.1.2.1. assembly
2.1.3. values
2.1.3.1. persuasion
2.1.3.2. equality
2.1.3.2.1. hierarchy
2.1.3.3. free speech
2.1.3.4. rights of individuals
2.2. Society
2.2.1. economy