This work argues the merits of democracy by tracing its history from the works of, amongst others, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Rousseau. This perspective shows... » 

This work argues the merits of democracy by tracing its history from the works of, amongst others, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Rousseau. This perspective shows how democracy converges with the values of liberty, equality, knowledge and welfare to argue the benefits and drawbacks of democracy. «