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Carol Atack, "Plato: A Civic Life" (Reaktion, 2025)

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How did Plato view Athenian democracy?

Morteza asks about Plato's stance on democracy; Carol traces his critique to military disasters, civil strife, and Socrates' trial, while noting his stronger opposition to tyranny.

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