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Political Dissent In Democratic Athens: Intellectual Critics Of Popular Rule
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How And Why Did The Western Tradition Of Political Theorizing Arise In Athens During The Late Fifth And Fourth Centuries B.C.? By Interweaving Intellectual History With Political Philosophy And Literary Analysis, Josiah Ober Argues That The Tradition Originated In A Highstakes Debate About Democracy. Since Elite Greek Intellectuals Tended To Assume That Ordinary Men Were Incapable Of Ruling Themselves, The Longevity And Resilience Of Athenian Popular Rule Presented A Problem: How To Explain The Apparent Success Of A Regime Irrationally Based On The Inherent Wisdom And Practical Efficacy Of Decisions Made By Nonelite Citizens? The Problem Became Acute After Two Oligarchic Coups D' Tat In The Late Fifth Century B.C. The Generosity And Statesmanship That Democrats Showed After Regaining Political Power Contrasted Starkly With The Oligarchs' Violence And Corruption. Since It Was No Longer Selfevident That Better Men Meant Better Government, Critics Of Democracy Sought New Arguments To Explain The Relationship Among Politics, Ethics, And Morality.Ober Offers Fresh Readings Of The Political Works Of Thucydides, Plato, And Aristotle, Among Others, By Placing Them In The Context Of A Competitive Community Of Dissident Writers. These Thinkers Struggled Against Both Democratic Ideology And Intellectual Rivals To Articulate The Best And Most Influential Criticism Of Popular Rule. The Competitive Athenian Environment Stimulated A Century Of Brilliant Literary And Conceptual Innovation. Through Ober'S Recreation Of An Ancient Intellectual Milieu, Early Western Political Thought Emerges Not Just As A Footnote To Plato, But As A Dissident Commentary On The First Western Democracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Political Dissent in Democratic Athens'? A: 'Political Dissent in Democratic Athens' examines the origins of political theory in Athens during the late fifth and fourth centuries B.C., focusing on the critique of democracy by elite intellectuals.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Josiah Ober, a noted scholar in the field of political philosophy and intellectual history.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Political Dissent in Democratic Athens' was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 440 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of political thought in ancient Athens.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition, ensuring it is suitable for readers who appreciate second-hand books.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What are the key features of the book? A: Key features include insightful analysis, fresh readings of classic works, and a detailed examination of the Athenian intellectual milieu.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Political Dissent in Democratic Athens' is suitable for academic purposes, especially for students and scholars in political theory and history.
- Q: Does the book include discussions of specific philosophers? A: Yes, the book offers fresh readings of political works by philosophers such as Thucydides, Plato, and Aristotle.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of democracy, ethics, and the relationship between politics and morality in ancient Athens.