HIEU 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Optimates, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Populares
7 Oct 2017
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Roman republic: started 509 bce, monarchs ruled, greatest expansion occurred under this. Romans believed that eternal moral values connected them to one another and required them to honor the gods in return for divine support: mos maiorum- the way of the elders. Values passed down from their ancestors: old= tested by time, new= dangerous, virtus- manly virtue. Strength, loyalty, and courage- especially in war. Putting country"s interests rst: des- faithfulness. Keeping one"s obligations no matter the cost: maintain self control and limit displays of emotion. Patron-client system- interlocking network of personal relationships that obligated people to one another: demonstrated the roman idea that social stability and well being were achieved by faithfully maintaining established ties. Family was roman society"s bedrock because it taught values and determined the ownership of property. Friday, october 6, 2017: patria potestas- father"s power. Made him sole owner of all dependents property. Pedagogues- literate slaves hired by wealthy parents to educate their children.
