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The Cyclical Nature of History
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Which ancient Greek philosopher believed that history repeats itself in a cycle of four ages: the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age?
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Hesiod
💡 Explanation:
Hesiod, in his poem Works and Days, proposed the idea of a cyclical pattern of ages, with each age being characterized by a decline in morality and virtue.