David Graeber on the Origin of Democracy in Ancient Athens

„We are usually told that democracy originated in ancient Athens - like science, or philosophy, it was a Greek invention. It's never entirely clear what this is supposed to mean. Are we supposed to believe that before the Athenians, it never really occurred to anyone, anywhere, to gather all the members of their community in order to make joint decisions in a way that gave everyone equal say?“

David GraeberDavid Graeber questions democracy's origin in ancient Athens and addresses communal decision-making.
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David Graeber was an American anthropologist, anarchist, and activist known for his critical analyses of society and economics.

David Graeber challenges the common belief that democracy originated solely in ancient Athens, highlighting the possibility of communal decision-making in other cultures.


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David Graeber quote about the origin of democracy in ancient Athens

David Graeber (1961–2020) was an American anthropologist, anarchist, and author. He was known for his work in political anthropology and involvement in social movements such as Occupy Wall Street. His critiques of economic and political systems gained international attention.

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