Roots of Democracy
Examine the historical development and ideological underpinnings of Athenian democracy, the first known democracy, from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE. Explore a broad range of primary sources and some secondary scholarships and gain a familiarity with the key principles and practices of this unique participatory government in its political, historical, and intellectual context. Only one of the following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic: Roots of Democracy: Hon), 325 (Topic 9), Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Roots of Democracy), Core Texts and Ideas 327E, Government 334D. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Examine the historical development and ideological underpinnings of Athenian democracy, the first known democracy, from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE. Explore a broad range of primary sources and some secondary scholarships and gain a familiarity with the key principles and practices of this unique participatory government in its political, historical, and intellectual context. Only one of the following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic: Roots of Democracy: Hon), 325 (Topic 9), Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Roots of Democracy), Core Texts and Ideas 327E, Government 334D. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027