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Aristotle and the Athenian Constitution That Wasn't His — Fexingo History
May 8, 2026 ·
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Aristotle and the Athenian Constitution That Wasn't His — Fexingo History
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In this episode of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, Lucas and Luna explore a fascinating historical puzzle: the Constitution of the Athenians attributed to Aristotle. While previous episodes have discussed the...
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In this episode of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, Lucas and Luna explore a fascinating historical puzzle: the Constitution of the Athenians attributed to Aristotle. While previous episodes have discussed the lost papyrus and its contents, here they delve into the scholarly debate over authorship. Was it really written by Aristotle himself, or was it a product of his school, the Lyceum, perhaps compiled by his students under his direction? The discussion covers the evidence from ancient sources, the stylistic differences from Aristotle's known works, and the implications for understanding Athenian democracy. They also touch on the remarkable survival of this text on a papyrus from Roman Egypt and what it reveals about the political system of classical Athens. Specific topics include the role of the Boule, the procedures for ostracism, and the reforms of Solon and Cleisthenes. The episode ends with a reflection on how even the most authoritative texts can have contested origins.
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#Aristotle #ConstitutionOfTheAthenians #AthenaionPoliteia #Lyceum #AuthorshipDebate #AthenianDemocracy #Solon #Cleisthenes #Ostracism #Boule #Papyrus #RomanEgypt #Fayum #AncientGreece #Philosophy #History #FexingoHistory #Classics #Socrates #Plato
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