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/library/oar/handle/123456789/130054| Title: | Athenian democracy |
| Other Titles: | Systems of knowledge : an interdisciplinary approach |
| Authors: | Gravina, Joseph |
| Keywords: | Civilization -- Study and teaching Democracy Democracy -- Philosophy Democracy -- Greece -- Athens -- History |
| Issue Date: | 2017 |
| Publisher: | Miller Distributors Ltd. |
| Citation: | Gravina, J. (2017). Athenian democracy. In M. Debono, J. Gravina, C. Pollacco, D. Sultana & M. G. Vella (Eds.), Systems of knowledge : an interdisciplinary approach (pp. 16-21). Malta: Miller Distributors Ltd. |
| Abstract: | Democracy in ancient Athens was characterised by popular pamc1pation in the Assembly. This included that of the propertyless citizens, those who had to work for a living. Majorities in the Assembly decided issues including waging war (invasion of Syracuse, 415 BCE). The Council of SOO selected by lots from ten districts was in charge of administration. While the system changed over time, being an adult male with Athenian parents guaranteed citizenship status. Significantly, most of the inhabitants in Athens did not qualify for citizenship. Elections of representatives were considered a weakness and were tolerated in the selection of strategoi, the generals. Outside the political institutions, intellectuals from high culture were not all enthusiastic about democracy. Not only is one required to explain the attraction of this popular access to power but also what presentday political systems claiming to be democratic have to share with it. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130054 |
| ISBN: | 9789995752934 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacEduAOCAE |
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