Plato’s Critique of Democracy – Ends Up Unjust
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Plato’s Critique Of Democracy
The Equality of Unequals
In order to clearly understand why Plato seems to find democracy and the democratic soul so objectionable one must first understand the definition of what democracy means. Platos discord with democracy does not concern the democracy we know today nor does it directly concern Athenian democracy.… Continue reading
Critiques of Democracy
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Opposition to democracy
Democracy in modern times has almost always faced opposition from the existing government. The implementation of a democratic government within a non-democratic state is typically brought about by democratic revolution. Monarchy had traditionally been opposed to democracy, and to this day remains opposed to its abolition, although often… Continue reading
Types of Democracy
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Forms
Democracy has taken a number of forms, both in theory and practice. The following kinds are not exclusive of one another: many specify details of aspects that are independent of one another and can co-exist in a single system.
Representative
Representative democracy involves the selection of government officials by the people… Continue reading
What is Democracy?
Democracy is an interesting notion. Most people if you stop them in the street and ask ‘what is democracy?’ the answer would probably have something to do with the right to vote and freedom, beyond that, many do not know. I didn’t know we had a Westminster style of Government until I studied Economics at… Continue reading
Declaration of Independence for the World
The keys for national independence are the right to self determination and happiness. There are many countries today fighting for these rights, former colonies or those countries occupied and in disputation. These concepts are not universal yet, but in the future they will be.
Imagine a world that drafts a World Constitution that bestows the… Continue reading
Thomas Paine: The Rights of Man for a Constitution
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine (1775) discusses the Constitution as a document that should be formed by the people. It is is about government of the people by the people. This was a document that would be revised every 7 years making alterations, additions, or abolitions therein as necessary. The Constitution controls the… Continue reading