Courage in the Democratic Polis
Author | : Ryan Krieger Balot |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199982158 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199982155 |
Rating | : 4/5 (155 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Courage in the Democratic Polis by : Ryan Krieger Balot
Download or read book Courage in the Democratic Polis written by Ryan Krieger Balot and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together political theory, classical history, and ancient philosophy in order to reinterpret courage as a specifically democratic value, linked to ideals such as freedom, equality, and rationality, and with implications for the conduct of war, gender relations, and citizens' self-image as democrats.