Athens on Trial

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The Antidemocratic Tradition in Western Thought

By Jennifer T. Roberts

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Athens on Trial by Jennifer T. Roberts explores the impact of ancient Athenian democracy on subsequent political thought and philosophy. The book delves into how Athenian political practices have been interpreted and misinterpreted over time, offering insights into their influence on various political ideologies and systems. It's a reflective examination of democracy’s enduring legacy and its historical interpretations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the complexities of ancient democracy and its influence on modern political thought. It offers an insightful exploration into how ancient Athens' democratic experiments have been perceived throughout history, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of politics, history, and cultural evolution.

Athens on Trial

The Classical Athenians were the first to articulate and implement the notion that ordinary citizens of no particular affluence or education could make responsible political decisions. This book charts responses to Athenian democracy from Athens itself through the twentieth century, exploring a debate that touches upon historiography, and ethics.

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The Classical Athenians were the first to articulate and implement the notion that ordinary citizens of no particular affluence or education could make responsible political decisions. For this reason, reactions to Athenian democracy have long provided a prime Rorschach test for political thought.

Whether praising Athens's government as the legitimising ancestor of modern democracies or condemning it as mob rule, commentators throughout history have revealed much about their own notions of politics and society.

In Athens on Trial, Jennifer T. Roberts charts responses to Athenian democracy from Athens itself through the twentieth century. She explores a debate that touches upon historiography, ethics, political science, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, gender studies, and educational theory.

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Athens on Trial by Jennifer T. Roberts is highly praised for its comprehensive examination of the Athenian democratic legacy. Reviewers appreciate the book's insightful conception and execution, noting its status as an excellent study. It's celebrated as a first-rate intellectual and cultural history, delivered with wit and depth, particularly in exploring the evolution of democracy from its Athenian origins.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691029191

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 624g

Pages: 426

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Jennifer T. Roberts Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Jennifer Tolbert Roberts is Professor of History at Southern Methodist University and Associate Professor of Classical Languages and History at the City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center. She is the author of Accountability in Athenian Government (Wisconsin) and, with Robert Zaller and Richard Greaves, Civilizations of the West (HarperCollins).

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