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Full Idea
Democracy arose from those who are equal in some respect thinking themselves to be unconditionally equal, since, because they are equally free, they think they are unconditionally equal.
Gist of Idea
Democracy arises when people who are given equal freedom assume unconditional equality
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1301a28)
Book Ref
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.111
A Reaction
An interesting speculation. In Britain the origins of democracy seem tied to the granting of religious equality and freedom.