The work delves into the intricate relationship between politics, power, and democracy through an integration of political philosophy and the history of democratic thought. The text examines how various models of governance and power have shaped human societies from antiquity to the modern era, with a particular focus on the anthropological and social foundations of politics and the asymmetry of political power. Author investigates political power in relation to military power and the legitimation of political authority through laws, norms, and justice. Tracing a historical trajectory from fifth-century BC Athenian democracy to the challenges faced by democracy in the twentieth century, the book provides critical reflections on how democracy might adapt in response to the demands of a complex and rapidly changing world. The epilogue contemplates the death of Socrates as a symbol of the conflict between political power and moral integrity, linking historical-philosophical themes to the contemporary context.

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