1. Greek Democracy
... from bonds whomever he wants and do other things that gods do to men." (McGlew 26) The tyrants of antiquity acted in their own interests without the consulting of others. Aristotle represents "tyranny in Politics as a "perversion" that serves the personal advantages of the ruler alone, or a "despotic monarchy of the political community" or a, "despotic rule conducted according to the ... poor the most. With this new right, many citizens took an active part in their state affairs and ruled. The citizens were using their political power and rights personally without the ability of repres...
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