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First Democracy: The Challenge Of An Ancient Idea
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Americans Have An Unwavering Faith In Democracy And Are Ever Eager To Import It To Nations Around The World. But How Democratic Is Our Own Democracy? If You Can Vote, If The Majority Rules, If You Have Elected Representativesdoes This Automatically Mean That You Have A Democracy? In This Eyeopening Look At An Ideal That We All Take For Granted, Classical Scholar Paul Woodruff Offers Some Surprising Answers To These Questions.Drawing On Classical Literature, Philosophy, And Historywith Many Intriguing Passages From Sophocles, Aesop, And Plato, Among Otherswoodruff Immerses Us In The World Of Ancient Athens To Uncover How The Democratic Impulse First Came To Life. The Heart Of The Book Isolates Seven Conditions That Are The Sine Qua Non Of Democracy: Freedom From Tyranny (Including The Tyranny Of Majority Rule), Harmony (The Blending Of Different Views), The Rule Of Law, Natural Equality, Citizen Wisdom, Reasoning Without Knowledge, And General Education. He Concludes That A True Democracy Must Be Willing To Invite Everyone To Join In Government. It Must Respect The Rule Of Law So Strongly That Even The Government Is Not Above The Law. True Democracy Must Be Mature Enough To Accept Changes That Come From The People. And It Must Be Willing To Pay The Price Of Education For Thoughtful Citizenship. Ancient Athens Didn'T Always Live Up To These Ideals. Nor Does Modern America.If We Learn Anything From The Story Of Athens, Woodruff Concludes, It Should Be Thisnever Lose Sight Of The Ideals Of Democracy. This Compact, Eloquent Book Illuminates These Ideals And Lights The Way As We Struggle To Keep Democracy Alive At Home And Around The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea'? A: The main theme of the book explores the concept of democracy, questioning how democratic modern systems truly are while drawing parallels with ancient Athens.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'First Democracy' is Paul Woodruff, a classical scholar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'First Democracy' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2005.
- Q: What are the seven conditions of democracy discussed in the book? A: The seven conditions include freedom from tyranny, harmony, the rule of law, natural equality, citizen wisdom, reasoning without knowledge, and general education.
- Q: Does the book address modern democracy? A: Yes, Woodruff discusses modern democracy and reflects on how it compares to the ideals of ancient Athens.
- Q: Is there any historical context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book draws on classical literature, philosophy, and historical examples from ancient Athens to illustrate its points.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in political philosophy, democracy, and classical studies would find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding democratic principles? A: Yes, it provides a deep examination of democratic principles and encourages readers to reflect on the ideals of democracy.