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It was Aristotle.
Aristotle's "Politics" laid the foundation for political science as a separate academic discipline. He classified types of government and emphasized the importance of the middle class. Plato's "Republic" introduced the concept of philosopher-kings ruling in the best interest of the society. Both philosophers influenced the development of Western political thought by exploring the nature of justice, governance, and the ideal state.
Representative Democracy
Out of the various concepts from Ancient Rome that are central to western political thought today, several of particular importance are as follows: First, the Romans conceived of representative government in a republican style, that is, with different social groups being represented in government in diverse ways. Second, the Romans established limited terms for governmental officers -- yet another powerfully present feature of western political thought (and reality).
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The essence of a democratic government, according to traditional Western thought, is
The sources of Western political thought are Athens and Jerusalem. Athens represents Greek and Roman thought, while Jerusalem represents Jewish and Christian thought.
Its the political philosophy that derived from the Greeks.
The government of Athens, particularly its development of democracy in the 5th century BCE, significantly influenced Western political thought by introducing the concept of citizen participation in governance. Athenian democracy emphasized the importance of individual rights, civic duty, and the rule of law, laying the groundwork for modern democratic systems. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle engaged with these ideas, shaping political theory on governance, justice, and ethics that continue to resonate in contemporary political discourse. This legacy of democratic principles has profoundly impacted the evolution of Western political ideologies and institutions.
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