The Society That Was Too Strong to Survive | Aristotle on Sparta

Sparta was worshipped, by both ancient and modern admirers. But what if the truth behind the myth is weaker, even a little absurd? In this episode, I go deep into Aristotle’s breakdown of Sparta. A regime that trained its men for war, ignored its women, enslaved its workforce, and collapsed the moment peace arrived. I also explore what Aristotle thought about Crete, Carthage, and the lawgivers who tried and often failed to build the perfect city. I also talk about Aristotle's criticism of his contemporary thinkers from Plato’s Republic to Phaleas of Chalcedon.Instagram and other platforms:⁠https://linktr.ee/philosophy.everyday⁠More from Philosophy Everyday:⁠https://www.thephilosophyeveryday.com/