Isocrates: Democracy destroys itself because it abuses its right to freedom and equality. Because it teaches its citizens to consider audacity as a right, lawlessness as a freedom, abrasive speech as equality, and anarchy as progress.
In Michael Lewis's "Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World," the author reflects on the flaws of democracy, suggesting it can lead to self-destruction. He cites Isocrates' view that the freedom and equality promoted by democratic systems can be misinterpreted by citizens, resulting in a culture where recklessness becomes perceived as a rightful act, and disregard for laws is seen as a freedom worth defending.
This rhetoric fosters a distorted sense...
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