Where is the progress and limitation of Athenian democracy?
Progressive: the Greek city-state democracy represented by Athens attaches importance to and emphasizes citizens' democratic rights and sense of responsibility, guarantees their higher freedom, and casts a Greek national character of thirst for knowledge and willingness to explore; This democratic system can unite the citizens of the polis to the greatest extent, guard against foreign enemies in the fierce competition between the polis, maintain independence, and seize foreign wealth and slaves. In addition, the democratic politics in Athens promoted the development of ancient Greek culture into a wonderful flower in the treasure house of western and world civilization, and ancient Greek culture also became the cradle of modern western culture. (3) Limitations: There are obvious defects in Athenian democracy. Only a few adult men can truly enjoy democracy, and women have no political rights. The vast number of slaves were oppressed; For foreigners living in Athens, citizenship is even more out of reach.