Talk:Democracy
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Kratos
editThe article defines Kratos as "rule" and cites the Oxford dictionary. However the Greek Kratos is more often translated as power or force. The Greek word "Archon" is a more accurate translation of "rule." That distinction seem important in light of the distinction between political systems of -archy and -cracy. I think it would be more accurate to define kratos as "power" rather than "rule." 71.105.207.249 (talk) 02:55, 17 March 2023 (UTC)
"Constitutional democracy" listed at Redirects for discussion
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The redirect Constitutional democracy has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 July 25 § Constitutional democracy until a consensus is reached. Jay 💬 06:44, 25 July 2023 (UTC)
Relationship to Capitalism
editThere are some who say that capitalism and democracy go hand in hand, and others who proclaim that they are contradictory.
Personally, with democracy not yet having existed separately from capitalism, I wonder if it can function without it. Obviously, they don't need one another to survive, or else capitalism would've made China a democracy. However, again, we have yet to see a non-capitalist democracy in the modern day.
I'm just wondering, is capitalism a prerequisite for democracy, or is it just something that often coexists a lot? I would be happy if it could be discussed here. Western Progressivist (talk) 16:19, 1 October 2023 (UTC)
- WP:NOTAFORUM Furius (talk) 18:54, 1 October 2023 (UTC)
- @Western Progressivist Capitalism was invented in the 16th century The Roman Republic and Athens existed well before then
Wiki Education assignment: HIST 103 - Ancient and Modern Democracy
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