The Classical Athenians were the first to articulate and implement the
notion that ordinary citizens of no particular affluence or education
could make responsible political decisions. For this reason, reactions
to Athenian democracy have long provided a prime Rorschach test for
political thought. Whether praising Athens's government as the
legitimizing ancestor of modern democracies or condemning it as mob
rule, commentators throughout history have revealed much about their
own notions of politics and society. In this book, Jennifer Roberts
charts responses to Athenian democracy from Athens itself through the
twentieth century, exploring a debate that touches upon
historiography, ethics, political science, anthropology, sociology,
philosophy, gender studies, and educational theory.
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ISBN
9781400821327
Publisert
2013
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Vendor
Princeton University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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