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How to fix democracy? Ancient philosopher Plato may have an answer

 

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”. Not only was the first democracy in the world in Athens, but the word itself comes from the Greek demos (people) and kratos (rule). Yet Plato’s The Republic relentlessly argues against democracy.

How to fix democracy? Ancient philosopher Plato may have an answer
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