Part one of term paper
Greco-Roman Culture came to dominate the Mediterranean world because in principle it was superior to all other cultures. The Greeks demonstrated great genius for philosophy and art while the Romans mastered law and order. Behind their superior cultures, was the essence the people themselves. The cultural values for which the people strive ...

Part two of term paper
... its superiority in and over all things. The Melian Dialogue clearly illustrates how arete lent itself to the Athenian's opinion of themselves and others. In response to a Melian request for neutrality the Athenians say: No, because it is not so much your hostility that injures us; it is rather the case that, if we were on friendly terms with you, our subjects would regard that as a sign of weakness in us, whereas your hatred is evidence of our power...(Our subjects think) that those who ...