My late classics professor taught me that Ancient Greek tragedy dramatized different points of view, insisted on empathy, and warned against hubris. What would he have made of our current moment?

In Greek tragedy, hubris — overconfidence or arrogance — leads otherwise capable leaders to their downfall. Pride blinds them to reality until nemesis arrives, undoing both their achievements and ...

The spirit of Greek tragedy, which cautions against hubris and reminds rulers of the limits of human power, feels more urgent ...