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Explore how Western political theory emerged from ancient Athens in this compelling scholarly work. Josiah Ober examines the intellectual debate surrounding democracy by weaving together political philosophy, literary analysis, and historical evidence. Elite Greek intellectuals struggled to explain how ordinary citizens could successfully govern themselves, creating a fundamental tension that sparked the Western tradition of political theorising. This book reveals how Athenian popular rule, despite being viewed as irrational by the educated elite, provoked rigorous intellectual inquiry into the nature of democracy, citizenship, and political legitimacy. Published by Princeton University Press as the 13th volume in the renowned Martin Classical Lectures series, this work offers deep insights into ancient Greek political thought and its lasting influence on modern democratic theory.

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Examines intellectual criticism of Athenian popular rule by elite Greek thinkers during the late fifth and fourth centuries B.C.

Combines political philosophy, literary analysis, and intellectual history to explore the origins of Western political theorising.

Part of the Martin Classical Lectures series published by Princeton University Press, representing distinguished scholarship.

Addresses the paradox of how democratic Athens achieved stability when elites believed ordinary people were incapable of self-governance.

Provides foundational analysis of ancient Greek democratic theory and its philosophical implications for understanding modern democracy.

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Princeton University Press
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Yellow
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paperback
ASIN
0691089817
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Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 2001
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26 September 2005

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