ERIC Number: EJ456533
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0018-7526
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Redefining Democracy for the Modern State.
Rahe, Paul A.
Humanities, v13 n3 p16-19 May-Jun 1992
Draws distinctions between classical and modern concepts of democracy. Contrasts Pythagoras' dislike of factions with Madison's support for economic differentiation and religious toleration. Discusses Aristotle's and Noah Webster's ideas on addressing class tensions. Examines early U.S. theorists' suspicions of direct democracy and support for economic diversity. Explores the role of virtue. (SG)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Community
Language: English
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