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Ancient Greek Democracy and American Republicanism: Prometheus in Political Theory

by Michail Theodosiadis
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781399537292
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
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  • Pages: 296
  • Original Price: USD 115.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 590 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History & Theory

Ancient Greek Democracy and American Republicanism explores the archetype of Prometheus in political theory, representing faith in human agency and self-governance. It borrows perspectives from Hannah Arendt and Christopher Lasch, tracing Promethean elements in the philosophy behind the ancient Athenian polis as well as in early American republican thought, which laid the foundations of the American Revolution and also of the Populist Movement during the nineteenth century.

The second principle of Promitheanism revolves around a 'tragic vision' of life and human nature; Promitheanism questions optimistic ideologies advocating human perfection or endless improvement. Ancient Greek democracy and early American republicanism maintain a balanced - else called melioristic - approach to human agency and potential. They value the importance of action, without promising endless betterment and assured happiness. Finally, cultural heritage and identity are seen as crucial for participatory (Promethean) politics. With this in mind, the book criticises mainstream liberal trends and questions the ardent optimism and cultural nihilism of the republicanism of the French Revolution.

Theodosiadis, Michail: - Dr Michail Theodosiadis is Lecturer of Politics at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr in Erbil, Iraq. He is also a post-doctoral researcher at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on Ancient Greek and Middle Eastern political thought. Dr Theodosiadis is actively involved in public discussions on democracy and educational diplomacy, and contributes to scholarly and media platforms worldwide.

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