在古希腊,尤其是在古雅典中寻找现代民主的根源已是习以为常。当然,雅典的直接民主与现代的代议制民主之间的差别是要考虑的。同样,对于雅典男性的自由公民———且不论奴隶、外乡人和女人———民主参与国家事务的限制也是要关注的。然而,除了这些差别,雅典民主显然体现了公民 It is not uncommon to find the roots of modern democracy in ancient Greece, especially in ancient Athens. Of course, the difference between direct democracy in Athens and modern representative democracy is to be considered. Likewise, concern is also placed on the issue of the democratic participation of civil liberties in Athens men - and regardless of slaves, outsiders and women - in their participation in state affairs. However, apart from these differences, Athens democracy clearly embodies citizens