Which Ancient Principles Can Be Found In American Government Today?

Since the
first 2 posters covered political ties and architecture, I'll focus on art & philosophy. In
addition to finding the fundamental basis of our republic, the seeds of our ethical codes and
ideas of individual thought can be found in writings of Plato and Aristotle.  Many modern
educational techniques are rooted in the Socratic method. In fact, "Socratic seminars"
are a highly praised strategy in the classroom. Also, classical Greek tragedies have influenced
our contemporary theatre. The Greek dramatic tradition is alive in nearly every theatre in
America.