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The Regime of Demetrius of Phalerum in Athens 317 307 BCE A Philosopher in Politics 1st Edition by Lara O’Sullivan ISBN 9004178880 9789004178885

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Author(s): Lara O’Sullivan
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ISBN 10: 9004178880

ISBN 13: 9789004178885 

Author: Lara O’Sullivan 

Erudite and urbane, a scion of the Peripatos, Demetrius of Phalerum dominated Athenian political life for a decade (317-307 B.C.E.) with Macedonian support. Viewed by some as the embodiment of the longed-for ‘philosopher-king’, Demetrius has been seen a test case for the interplay of philosophical training and political praxis in antiquity. This book, through a close re-examination of the fragmentary and diffuse testimonia for Demetrius decade, argues that such a view misunderstands his legislative, constitutional and financial reforms, which should rather be seen within the context of Macedonian suzerainty, Athenian self-interest, and contemporary social changes. Such a context also affords a better understanding of the dynamic relations between the Macedonian generals and the preeminent Greek city at the dawn of the Hellenistic era.

Table of contents:

Chapter One: The Background to the Regime

  • Demetrius of Phalerum’s early years

Chapter Two: Demetrius the Law-giver – The Moral Programme

  • Burial laws

  • Gunaikonomoi and their laws

  • Nomophulakes

  • Demetrius and the ephebeia

  • Laws in historical context

Chapter Three: The Institutions of Democracy

  • Citizen body

  • Assembly and council

  • Elections and archonship

  • Jurisdiction in the courts

  • Areopagus

  • Athenian institutions summary

Chapter Four: Festivals and Finances – Economic Administration of Athens

  • Khorêgeia

  • Other liturgies

  • Athenian economy (317–307 BCE)

Chapter Five: Philosophy and the Phalerean Regime

  • Demetrius’ laws and the Peripatos

  • Philosophical schools and political calumny

  • Demetrius as orator and patron

Chapter Six: Athens and Cassander

  • Narrative history (317–307 BCE)

  • Athenian foreign policy

Chapter Seven: Conclusion

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