From epistemic diversity to common knowledge: Rational rituals and publicity in democratic Athens
Ober, Josiah
Princeton/Stanford Working Papers in Classics, July 2006
Abstract
Effective organization of knowledge allows democracies to meet Darwinian challenges, and thus avoid elimination by more hierarchical rivals. Institutional processes capable of aggregating diverse knowledge and coordinating action promote the flourishing of democratic communities in competitive environments. Institutions that increase the credibility of commitments and build common knowledge are key aspects of democratic coordination.
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From epistemic diversity to common knowledge: Rational rituals and publicity in democratic Athens
Ober, Josiah
Princeton/Stanford Working Papers in Classics, July 2006
Abstract
Effective organization of knowledge allows democracies to meet Darwinian challenges, and thus avoid elimination by more hierarchical rivals. Institutional processes capable of aggregating diverse knowledge and coordinating action promote the flourishing of democratic communities in competitive environments. Institutions that increase the credibility of commitments and build common knowledge are key aspects of democratic coordination.
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