02 History of Corruption | Democracy, Demagogy, and Political Buying in Ancient Greece

This lesson examines corruption in ancient Greece, from the sale of influence in democratic politics to bribery in the courts and the fear that money could undermine civic virtue. It explores Demosthenes, Plato, Aristotle, and the uneasy relationship between democracy and decadence. #HistoryOfCorruption #AncientGreece #Democracy #PoliticalCorruption #Bribery #PoliticalTheory #History