POL 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Logical Reasoning, Individualism, Collectivism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL 2101
• Professor: Andre Lecours

Document Summary

Seeks to understand the essential nature of political life: roots of human condition. Suggest solution for problems of human life and society: ho(cid:449) to achie(cid:448)e (cid:862)good go(cid:448)er(cid:374)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t(cid:863) If all political philosophers are sexy, then adam smith is sexy (logical reasoning) Society consists of workers, warriors and philosophers: each with separate capabilities. Most just people to rule: thus, philosophers should govern (as they possess reason, rule by few. Needs of community come before those of the individual (and even family) Goal: (cid:862)good(cid:863) (cid:894)ethical(cid:895) co(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)ity, (cid:373)ust li(cid:374)k (cid:373)orality a(cid:374)d politics (cid:894)idealist(cid:895) Thus, need mixed government combo of aristocracy, monarchy, and democracy, because people may rebel. Considered to be the first philosopher: relationship between religion and politics, kings wee put in the place of god; the king was representative of god. Need to harness human desire for power and control: humans want control, first to use secular approach, politics should be separate from religion, separation between church and state.