OK, I know most of us werent around in ancient Greece so I wouldnt expect you to remember the Athenian Oath. But were you aware there was one that was related to ancient Greek culture? Did you bump across it in you studies or personal readings in an around Rochester study halls? In summary, the ancient Greeks thought a life of civil service was almost like a sacred endeavor - an obligation to you fellow man. They know about the Oath in schools of public administration - not sure if its ever mentioned anymore, though: OATH OF THE ATHENIAN CITY-STATE We will never bring disgrace to this our city by any act of dishonesty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks; We will ever strive for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; We will revere and obey the citys laws and do our best to incite to a like respect and reverence those who are prone to annul or set them at naught; We will unceasingly seek to quicken the sense of public duty; That thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. Source: Carol W. Lewis, The Ethics Challenge in Public Service, American Society for Public Administration, 1991 Pericles (/ˈpɛrɪkliːz/; Greek: Περικλῆς [periklɛ̂ːs], Periklēs, surrounded by glory; c. 495 – 429 BC) was arguably the most prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens during the Golden Age— specifically the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. He was descended, through his mother, from the powerful and historically influential Alcmaeonid family.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:01:05 +0000
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