La démocratie contre les experts

This study of slavery in the ancient Greek world looks at the role of slaves in Greek democracy. Some of the most important official roles in the Greek state--such as those of archivists, police, and financial auditors--were filled by slaves. By putting slaves in these positions, the Greek city created a situation in which certain specialized areas of knowledge were placed outside of the political field. By makings its administrators invisible, the city created the idea of a state that could become an autonomous authority and, if necessary, could turn against itself.

Year

2015

Language

French

Series

L'univers historique

Publisher

Les Éditions du Seuil

Editions

1

Pages

269

ISBN

9782021123623

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