PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Mixed Government, Socratic Method, Good Governance
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Ideology: to understand ideology: we need to start with political philosophy political philosophy seeks to understand the essential nature of political life roots of human condition. Explains significant of political phenomena what is the key factor that explain politics. Proponent of argument, have to be able to talk, less busy more thinking about life, what is your purpose who are you. Plato (428-348 bc) the republic (socrates student - agreed with him) Society consist of warriors,craftsmen/artists, philosophers- each with separate capabilities. Philosophers should govern (as they best understand justice) ruled by a few. Goal: goof (ethical) community, must link morality and politics less idealist. Needs of community come before those of the individual, and even family. Need mixed government- combination of aristocracy, monarchy and democracy. Need to harness human desire for power and control. Thus, need strong ruler (prince) to consolidate power, may use violence. Natural state is one of freedom but brutality.
