Second Philippic

The Second Philippic is an oration delivered by the Athenian statesman and orator Demosthenes in 344 BCE. It was part of a series of speeches known as the Philippics, which warned against the growing power and imperialistic ambitions of Philip II, king of Macedon. In this particular oration, Demosthenes criticized Philip's untrustworthiness and his violation of the Peace of Philocrates, arguing that Philip's actions demonstrated his intent to conquer Greece. Demosthenes urged Athens to recognize the persistent threat Philip posed and to take a more active stance against Macedonian expansion. The Philippics are considered masterpieces of rhetoric and provide valuable insight into the political climate of ancient Greece during the 4th century BCE.123