Alfred Thayer Mahan posited that Naval supremacy was essential for global geo-political strength. The key idea for Mahan was that control of shipping channels would ensure economic and military might. Mahan was largely correct and the implementation of his ideas moved the US into a position of global power.
Greek artists included the ideas of reason, moderation, balance, and harmony in their works because they hoped that their art would inspire people to base their lives on these same ideas.
