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Platoniškoji nuosaikumo politika ir šiuolaikinė pilietinė teorija
Platonic Politics of Moderation and Contemporary Civic Theory

Author(s): Vilius Bartninkas
Subject(s): Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: Plato; civility; moderation; equality; autonomy; empowerment;

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines Plato’s later model of civic participation in relation to contemporary civic theories. It argues that, although the Platonic model satisfies such common criteria for civic theories as equality, autonomy, and empowerment, the key concept to understand this project is moderation. It is moderation that structures and unifies the constituent elements of this model (the rule of law, the persuasion of the preambles, the empowering economy and education). It also explains what kind of personal disposition is central to achieving a stable and rational political order.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 104
  • Page Range: 74-85
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Lithuanian
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