Old Wisdom Relearned: Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy, Public Opinion, and the Potency of Strong Political Institutions

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Brief Overview

Integrating democratic theory with public opinion data, we argue that representative democracy always has required effort. Democracy demands trust in institutions, mores, and legislators who consider their role as policy makers, not performers.

Authors

• Robert M Eisinger, Independent Researcher

• Robert Saldin, The University of Montana