We must consider not only why the classical theory of democ… - Moses I. Finley

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We must consider not only why the classical theory of democracy appears to be in contradiction with the observed practice, but also why the many different responses to this observation, though mutually incompatible, all share the belief that democracy is the best form of political organization.

Moses I. Finley

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About Moses I. Finley

Sir Moses I. Finley CBE FBA (May 20, 1912 – June 23, 1986) was an American and English classical scholar.

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Birth Name: Moses Israel Finkelstein

Native Name: Moses Finley

Alternative Names: Sir Moses Israel Finley

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