The Ancient Era The Ancient Era of Political Philosophy is arguably the most important of the various eras associated with political philosophy. From this era emerged such great minds as Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These men not only questioned authority and challenged the masses to exercise their minds, they also laid the foundation for the concepts of political philosophy, which subsequently has helped shape societies and their governments for more than two thousand years. …showed first 75 words of 1383 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1383 total…would we be today? The unfolding Western political tradition includes in large part a spirit of freedom: freedom to choose, freedom to speak, freedom to live, and freedom to leave. At the same time, this political tradition also encompasses the idea of a common cause for the greater good. This common cause is the undying protection of the state and all the liberties associated with it, in order to preserve the "Western" way of life.