The Origins of Democratic Thinking: The Invention of Politics in Classical Athens - Couverture rigide

Farrar, Cynthia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521340543 ISBN 13 : 9780521340540

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Dr Farrar argues that the development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The ancient Greeks invented democracy. They also invented political theory. This book seeks to show that these were not unrelated achievements. The development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC. By analysing the writings of Protagoras the sophist, Thucydides the historian, and Democritus the cosmologist in the context of political developments and speculation about the universe, Dr Farrar reveals the existence of a distinctive approach to the characterisation of democratic order, and in doing so demonstrates the virtues of Thucydides' historical conception of politics. Thucydides' history is shown to be an argument for the political force of historical judgement.

Revue de presse

'This is an intellectually committed work, informed by a wide and reflective reading in political and ethical theory, Greek history and literature, and ancient philosophy. It will be an indispensable text for anyone attempting to get to grips with either the sophists or Greek political thought.' Phronesis

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521340543
• ISBN 13: 9780521340540
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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