If it helps, the Democracy Index is an index compiled by the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit that measures the state of democracy in 167 countries, of which 166 are sovereign states and 165 are UN member states.
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∙ 7y agoGiving every citizen a vote (democracy) would make for flawed results since they did not believe the average person was capable of making sound decisions about government. That's why America is a Republic (aka Representative Democracy) rather than a pure democracy. The idea was that only capable men would run to be electors and they would make better decisions than the masses.
A direct democracy
Jacksonian Democracy is a movement toward greater democracy
A democracy.
A democracy.
One notable philosopher who did not believe in democracy was Plato. In his work "The Republic," he argued that democracy was a flawed form of government, believing instead in a philosopher-king ruling society.
In 2008, India ranked 7.8/10 on the Democracy index, putting it 35th among 167 nations, below Cape Verde at 34, but above Cyprus at 36 . This rates India as a flawed democracy.
YesAccording to the Democracy Index they score a 7.7 out of 10 in making them a "Flawed Democracy" The Index score countries based on their Electoral Process, Pluralism, Government Function and Effectiveness, Political Participation (who gets to vote), Political Culture, and overall Civil Liberties.(True Democracies score an 8 or higher on the Index)
The philosopher who did not believe in democracy was Plato. In his work "The Republic," he criticized democracy as a flawed system where power can be easily manipulated by the masses, leading to chaos and instability. Plato instead believed in a system of rule by philosopher-kings, where the most knowledgeable and virtuous individuals would govern for the greater good of society.
Christianity is not flawed
In Plato's view, democracy is a flawed form of government marked by excessive freedoms and lacking in leadership by those with true wisdom and knowledge. Plato believed that democracy could easily devolve into mob rule and anarchy, leading to the rise of tyrants. He argued for a more structured and hierarchical form of government led by philosopher-kings.
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His logic was flawed.
It was not flawed - it was utter nonsense!
No it is not flawed.
According to Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index ("EIUDI") which is not an academic source, These countries also have free and fair elections and even if there are problems (such as infringements on media freedom), basic civil liberties will be respected. However, there are significant weaknesses in other aspects of democracy, including problems in governance, an underdeveloped political culture and low levels of political participation.
Aristotle was critical of democracy, viewing it as a flawed system that could lead to mob rule and the tyranny of the majority. He believed that a better form of government would be a mixed constitution that combines elements of democracy, aristocracy, and monarchy to prevent these pitfalls.