In discussions about ancient Greek democracy, the most often referenced
text is the ‘Politics’ of Aristotle.
He believed that someone who is virtuous in ruling a democracy, must be
able to put the common good above their own individual good.
He also believed that a democracy is a failure where the majority is poor
and non-virtuous. This means that whomever is in office, and all have equal
access to office because of democracy’s concept of equality, may not act in
the best interests of the State and its citizens.
Aristotle famously said: ‘When there is no middle class, and the poor greatly
exceed in number, troubles arise, and the State soon comes to an end’.
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INDEX
DEMOCRACY 1
INDEX 2
INDEX 3
FOREWORD 4
STEPPING STONES 5
UMHLANGA ROCKS 8
LAST GASP 9
KLEPTOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA 10
EVIL MANAGERS 13