1. Arrian, pp. 348-398
2. Plutarch, Alexander 70-71;
3. Austin, nos. 16, 18, 19, 20
Isocrates, the Athenian orator who lived during the first half of the 4th century BC, urged homonoia (reconciliation) among the Greeks in order that the Greeks might undertake an expedition against the Persians. Sometime after Isocrates, there occurred a revolution in thought on the part of some intellectuals which recognized the brotherhood of all men and understood that the monarch's role was to bring about universal homonoia.
Several passages in the ancient sources explicitly attribute this thought to Alexander who, they claim, saw his role as king was to bring the unity of man to pass.
Taking into account both source problems and the following aspects of Alexander's life and actions prepare (as assigned see below) arguments in favor or against the proposition that Alexander was planning to bring about the unity of mankind. (If your assignment is to argue against the proposition you have the more difficult job!). You should consider:
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