Spartan society emphasized military training, discipline, and physical fitness. Athenian society emphasized democracy, education, philosophy, and the arts.
The Athenian teacher of Plato was Socrates. Plato was one of Socrates' most famous students and he went on to become a renowned philosopher in his own right.
Spartan culture most valued qualities like discipline, loyalty, courage, and physical fitness. They prioritized military prowess, self-discipline, and obedience to the state. Family, community, and the well-being of the city-state were also highly esteemed.
Solon, a democratic reformer, organized Athenian citizens into four social classes according to wealth; Only members of top three could hold political office.
Some of the most important ideas put forth by Athenian philosophers included the concept of "know thyself" (Socrates), the pursuit of virtue and the role of reason in achieving moral excellence (Plato), and the idea of living in accordance with nature and seeking tranquility (Epicurus). These philosophers greatly influenced Western thought and laid the foundations for fields such as ethics, metaphysics, and political theory.
Harmony was considered one of the most important virtues in Chinese society. Maintaining harmony within the family, community, and society was emphasized as a way to ensure social stability and balance. This value is reflected in Confucian teachings and traditional Chinese philosophies.
Athenian society emphasized democratic governance and the active participation of its citizens in political decision-making. The principles of equality, rule of law, and freedom of speech and assembly were highly valued. Education, particularly in areas such as rhetoric, philosophy, and the arts, was also prioritized in Athenian society.
The warrior class.
The Spartan males recognised that their women had a strong role in rearing children and running the household while they themselves were involved in military training and operations. This contrasted with most of the other Greek city-states including Athens, where the women were kept in virtual purdah, running the home and garden and having children.
so they can grow up and take the position of their parents
Sociologists often emphasize the importance of socialization, culture, and social structures as key factors that influence our thinking and behavior. These factors shape our identities, beliefs, values, and norms, ultimately guiding our interactions and decisions within society.
Religious duty, loyalty, physical fitness, corage, fortitude and war arts.
Spartan society was notable for a. a higher standard of living than most Greek city-states. b. an emphasis on military and athletic ability. c. great intellectual and artistic accomplishment. d. the complete political control of its two kings.
Spartan women were freeto join in the life of the city. Athenian women were kept in virtual purdah at home, looking after the house, the children and slaves, getting out occasionally for women's religious festivals.
Athenian children were usually raised in a more laid-back method. Most were schooled when they were young. Spartan boys were raised to be warriors. They would learn to fight at a young age and would be sent to military academy until they reached the maximum age. Once they reached the maximum age, they would be required to join the army. If one was weak, he was left to die on a cliff or mountain.
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In Sparta the most important part spartan life was developing a strong military. <3 :)
"What" was the Spartan advantage during the Peloponnesian War? Persian Gold, a feared army on land, and Athenian hubris. Through most of the first two decades of the war there was mostly stalemate: the Spartan boxed the Athenians inside their walls and raided Attica, while the Athenians roamed the seas at will and raided the Peloponnese. The Athenians knew better than to fight the Spartan phalanx (they lost on the two occasions there were major hoplite engagements) and the Spartans knew better than to fight the Athenians at sea (where they lost on the occasions they or their allies tried). The big turn of the tide came in the Sicilian Expedition, where most of the Athenian fleet and some 50,000 Athenian Imperials sailors, soldiers and marines were wiped out, along with most of the Imperial fleet of over 200 triremes (warships). The Spartans, advised by the able Alcibiades (a former Athenian) used Persian gold to build their own massive fleet, which was now on par with the Athenian fleet as they were both composed of inexperienced, newly-raised crews. The Spartans still lost (see the Battle of Arginusae) but they could raise more money (from the Persians!) to build more ships and hire more sailors, and the Athenians could not. The Spartans on a number of occasions offered the Athenians peace terms of status quo ante bellum ("the status before the war") but the Athenian assembly, a very radical, almost communist organisation, refused. So the Spartan admiral Lysander finally and utterly defeated the Athenian navy at the Battle of Aegospotamia in 405. Now stripped of their navy--and so access to their colonies, and their source of gold and food--the Athenians could not continue to fight, as the Spartan army (never defeated by the Athenians) was right outside their Long Walls. So what was the Spartan advantage? A highly feared army on land to hold the Athenians in check, but a good navy and Persian gold to finally defeat them at sea.