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

Farrar, Cynthia

 
9780521375849: The Origins of Democratic Thinking: The Invention of Politics in Classical Athens
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521375843 ISBN 13 : 9780521375849
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

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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

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521375843
ISBN 13 
9780521375849
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
312
Coordonnées du fabricant
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