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Philhellenism
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A peculiar aspect of 19th-century Philhellenism was the retroactive application of ancient Greek concepts to modern political structures. It was assumed, without substantial proof, that contemporary Greek officials possessed the same civic virtues as 5th-century BCE Athenians. This often resulted in significant administrative frustration when newly established Greek officials resisted what external Philhellenes deemed "necessary democratic structures" [5].
The perceived 'purity' of ancient… -
Platonic Dialogues
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| Period | Exemplary Dialogues | Dominant Thematic Concerns | Stylometric Marker (Socrates' Usage Frequency of the Subjunctive Mood) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Early | Apology, Critos | Ethical definition, Socratic ignorance | $\approx 14.7\%$ (consistent with pre-Classical Attic norms) |
| Middle | Republic, Phaedo | Theory of Forms), [Me…