Abstract

This paper continues in the propagation of the ethical views of Theognis. In the first chapter is discussed the meaning of the word aidōs, which can be grasped as “Respect–for–Others”, and also as a human ability for proper understanding and for acting towards a human community, and towards Gods. The next chapter shows some new moments yielded by Theognis and by archaic lyricists in the understanding of relationships between men and Gods. The last chapter try to shows the interpretation of “mean way” by Theognis, and to outline his influence upon the later moral philosophy.