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Socrates believed that the people who are experts for something should take the decisions for that something. In that way he was in favour of aristocracy. One famous example he used for the example of a boat sailing within a storm: What would you do in such a situation? Would you get all the passengers and the captain to vote (in that case you would have the ignorant passengers take the worst decision) or would you trust the one person who knows what to do? (i.e. the captain)
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Who introduced the Athenian democracy?
cleithenes introduced democracy in ancient Athens
How did socrates show his loyalty to the Athenian democracy?
he refused to escape from prison
What was the home of socrates and an early democracy?
The home of the famous philosopher, Socrates, and also the birthplace of democracy was ancient Athens. Located in the southeastern portion of mainland Greece in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Basin, Athens enjoyed a Golden (or, Classical) period in which both Socrates and democracy were born. On both counts, civilization has been profoundly influenced -- and is likely to continue to be influenced.
Why democracy is the worst government?
Because a vote from the towns idiot has the same weight as a vote from Socrates.
Why did Plato reject democracy as a form of government?
Because it persacuted his teacher, Socrates. Also he came from a household that looked down upon democracy. His ideal government was a small group of wise leaders.
Who contributed to ancient Greece democracy?
socrates
What was the home of the Socrates and early democracy?
Corinth
What is the home of Socrates and early democracy?
ancient greece
What did socrates Plato and Aristotle think of democracy?
Socrates was critical of democracy, as he believed it could lead to rule by the unqualified majority. Plato was also critical of democracy, preferring a philosopher-king ruling society in his ideal Republic. Aristotle had a more nuanced view, seeing democracy as a potentially good system if structured correctly to prevent mob rule and uphold the rule of law.
Who introduced the Athenian democracy?
cleithenes introduced democracy in ancient Athens
How did socrates show his loyalty to the Athenian democracy?
he refused to escape from prison
How did Plato's Opinion Of democracy differ from that Socrates?
plato smells really bad and is old and Socrates was the man so he obviously was right..
Did Socrates like or dislike democracy?
Socrates was critical of democracy because he believed that it could be easily manipulated by demagogues and lead to unjust decision-making. He was also concerned about the influence of majority opinion over truth and reason.
How did Plato's opinion of democracy differ from Socrates opinion?
plato smells really bad and is old and Socrates was the man so he obviously was right..
How did Plato's opinions differ from Socrates opinions of democracy?
plato smells really bad and is old and Socrates was the man so he obviously was right..
What was the home of socrates and an early democracy?
The home of the famous philosopher, Socrates, and also the birthplace of democracy was ancient Athens. Located in the southeastern portion of mainland Greece in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Basin, Athens enjoyed a Golden (or, Classical) period in which both Socrates and democracy were born. On both counts, civilization has been profoundly influenced -- and is likely to continue to be influenced.
Why did Socrates objected to democracy?
because it would put power in the hands of the non experts
