Hi Jannik, you had a post about quote from Plato about how the wise person will not engage in politics. Sorry can't find it, but would you then agree with the view that "It is wise for the unwise to rule?" That seems to be the inevitable conclusion if the wise person is to shun politics. My personal view is that yes, anyone who desires to be in politics is automatically disqualified, but equally, the wise person will engage in politics, when it is appropriate to do so, out of moral duty which arises out of their role in the society. For a wise person to run away from being a leader is a similar folly to the strongest man in a group to shy away from defending his group/family/friends in case of a physical attack. Would like to hear your thoughts on this if I may 🙂
Hi Jannik, you had a post about quote from Plato about how the wise person will not engage in politics. Sorry can't find it, but would you then agree with the view that "It is wise for the unwise to rule?" That seems to be the inevitable conclusion if the wise person is to shun politics. My personal view is that yes, anyone who desires to be in politics is automatically disqualified, but equally, the wise person will engage in politics, when it is appropriate to do so, out of moral duty which arises out of their role in the society. For a wise person to run away from being a leader is a similar folly to the strongest man in a group to shy away from defending his group/family/friends in case of a physical attack. Would like to hear your thoughts on this if I may 🙂