The Ancient Greek Democratic Ideal and its relevance for today's world
Part of : Γράμμα : περιοδικό θεωρίας και κριτικής ; Vol.22, No.1, 2014, pages 13-25
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Ancient Greek Drama/Theatre reinforces the idea that we have the power to shape and reshape our own lives and social conditions. For the performers as well as the spectators, to be human was to be potentially a hero of tragedy. But their unique interaction established the reviving tension between the " I " and the "we." It discovered how the mystery of losing heritage lies in our Self and why complexity and decision-making as a dialectical unit are the timeless quality that defines its characters. The essay focuses on the processes regarding personal responsibility as a collective strength.
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