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How did the first democracy die?
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The Paradox of Democracy and the Legacy of Socrates
This chapter explores the conflicting outcomes of Socrates' trial, where the Athenian democracy simultaneously voted for his innocence and execution. It reflects on the American founders' skepticism towards direct democracy and discusses the term 'demagogue' in the context of Athenian governance.
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