CLASSIC M125Invention of Democracy
Classics · 5 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
(Same as Political Science M112B.) Designed for juniors/seniors. Democracy was invented in ancient Greece as political form grounded on equality before law, citizenship, and freedom. It came into existence as struggle by demos , people, aware of its excellence and proud of its power, kratos . It became only regime capable of including all members of community while disregarding wealth, status, and diverging interests. Examination of history and theory of ancient democracy.
P/NP or letter grading.
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Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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