Democracy and the demos. *in the context of these texts: Thucydides History, Platos Republic and Apology, Aristotles Politics These major texts, arguably, products of Athens distinct experience as a democratic society. However, these texts illuminate different aspects of this experience. What, exactly, makes democracy uniqueor, perhaps, uniquely susceptible to recurring problems? What is at stake in different understandings of democracyas a set of formal institutions, a loose collection of values and practices, a regime dominated by certain desires and motivations, or a political system in which the demos rules over the rest? Should we understand criticisms of the demos as arguments against democracy as such? Your task is to put 2-3 of the major texts into conversation on these questions. In what ways do these texts intervene in Athenian democratic life? Develop an argument concerning the given topic. Must engage 2-3 texts and include 2-3 different authors. *in the context of these texts: Thucydides History, Platos Republic and Apology, Aristotles Politics (1) articulate a thesis statement from the outset of the paper (2) draw on relevant textual evidence in developing your argument (3) make a case for why your interpretations of texts are compelling (4) consider and respond to possible counter-arguments (5) identify broader political theoretic conclusions given your discussion
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