POL S 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: System On A Chip, Wield
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No this is better than the other bc one is more realistic than idealistic . I contend, argue, etc. no believe, maybe . Wise about the nature of the cosmos, of the universe. Understand what"s necessary to the good regime + motivated to not focus on day to day nonsense and focus on better question socrates argues that you will have a better ruler. Deeper phil questions, truth no micromanagement in leaders, led to live our own good lives. Platonic phil king scholarly pursuits/ study of knowledge than actually ruling. Machiavelli: rulers must know above all else the art of war. Warfare in every element of life: battle, feudal system (challenging and vying for positions), no overtly trust. Military viewpoint of thought institutions, laws, strategic moves for power. Capacity for violence distinguishes a prince from a commoner. Ruler willing to do what is necessary to secure their power. Terrifying and stupefying with force, serving your purposes above all else.
