Athenians had a complex relationship with materialism, often valuing intellectual and philosophical pursuits over mere wealth. While some Athenians embraced material prosperity as a sign of success, many philosophers, like Socrates and Plato, criticized excessive materialism, advocating for a focus on virtue and the good life. The tension between valuing material goods and prioritizing moral and intellectual development reflected broader societal debates in ancient Athens. Ultimately, while material success was acknowledged, it was often viewed as secondary to the pursuit of wisdom and civic responsibility.
they were very cruelOnly citizens were allowed to go to school. I think they feel privileged
athenians ;)
No one played the Trojan horse against the Athenians. They are greek
Athens.
The Athenians had a complex relationship with foreigners. While they valued trade and cultural exchange, leading to a degree of openness, many Athenians held a sense of superiority over non-Athenians and often viewed foreigners with suspicion. Additionally, citizenship was exclusive, and only native-born Athenians were granted full rights, which underscored a certain degree of xenophobia. Overall, while some Athenians appreciated the benefits of foreign interactions, others remained wary of outsiders.
Middle-class individuals often struggle with materialism as they may feel pressure to keep up with their peers in terms of material possessions and lifestyle. They may also feel a sense of desire for consumer goods that they see as symbols of success or status.
Although Athenians were Greeks, not all Greeks were Athenians.
Of or pertaining to materialism or materialists; of the nature of materialism.
Although Athenians were Greeks, not all Greeks were Athenians.
It's not a law. Materialism and atheism don't necessarily have anything to do with each other; theistic materialism exists, and the materialism part is still the same (it's incidental that there is or isn't a god involved). See "What is Materialism?" to better understand that part.
they were very cruelOnly citizens were allowed to go to school. I think they feel privileged
Denial of materialism
The book Materialism was written by Jorie Graham.
athenians ;)
Hylephobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of materialism
Christianity looks down on materialism as an obstacle to spirituality.
Materialism is the self-indulgent pursuit of acquiring possessions to the exclusion of helping others in need.