Emperors & Popes

Corruption in Rome Through the Ages

Overview

Plato often used the term "πλεονεξία" (pleonexia) to describe greed or the excessive desire for wealth and power. According to Plato, wealth is the most dangerous addiction there is. Unlike other addictions, like food or wine, people are never satisfied by wealth; bellies are never too full to consume more. In his works, particularly in The Repu…