The Limits of Altruism in Democratic Athens

The Limits of Altruism in Democratic Athens
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 227
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ISBN-10 : 9781107029774
ISBN-13 : 1107029775
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Download or read book The Limits of Altruism in Democratic Athens written by Matthew Robert Christ and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the behavior of Athenians in the classical period, arguing that Athenians felt little pressure as individuals to help fellow citizens.


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