Saturday 29 January 2022

The Political System (Its Constitution and Democracy) of Classical Athens


Diagram representing the Constitution of the Athenians in the IVth century BC
Diagram representing the Constitution of the Athenians in the IVth century BC


The Greek phrase "περὶ τὸν δῆμον τὸν Ἀθηναίων" translates to "about the people of Athens." It is a reference to the Athenian democracy, which was a direct democracy in which all citizens had a voice in government. The phrase can also be used more broadly to refer to the city of Athens itself, or to its culture and values.
Athenian democracy was based on the principle of isonomia, or equality before the law. All citizens, regardless of their wealth or social status, had the right to vote, to hold office, and to participate in government. The Athenians also believed in the importance of free speech and debate. They held frequent public assemblies, where citizens could discuss issues of public policy.
Athenian democracy was a success for many years. It helped to make Athens a powerful and prosperous city-state. However, it also had its weaknesses. It could be unstable, and it was vulnerable to the influence of demagogues. The Athenian democracy eventually fell to Sparta in the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC.

Isonomia - Wikipedia

Democratic Law in Classical Athens - Google Books by Michael Gagarin

Democracy and the rule of law in classical Athens by E. Harris

Athenian democracy a sourcebook: Luca Asmonti- Internet Archive
The classical Athenian democracy: David L. Stockton,- Internet Archive
Pericles: the rise and fall of Athenian democracy Hamish Aird - Internet Archive

Nomos and the beginnings of the Athenian democracy: Martin Ostwald - Internet Archive

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Polis

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Ancient Greek Legal System

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Fifth-century Athens

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Archon

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Cimon

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Ephialtes

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Alcibiades

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Alcmaeonidae

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Hippias (tyrant)

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Hipparchus (ruler of Athens)

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Pisistratus

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Cleisthenes

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Draco (lawgiver)

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Solon

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Agora

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Acropolis

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Parthenon

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Basileus

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Tyrant

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Critias

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Prytaneis

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Prytaneion

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Heliaia

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Nomothetai

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Bouleuterion

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Arete
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Boulè

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Epistates

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Strategos

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Slavery

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Helot

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Paideia

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Audio/Visual

The Truth About Ancient Greek Democracy : Brother Elias - Internet Archive

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