PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Mixed Government, Socratic Method, Good Governance
23 Nov 2017
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Multiple choice: gdp is a measure of: d, human development index measures: d, good governance: requires both process and performance criteria (c) Seeks to understand the essential nature of political life - roots of human condition, and tries to explain key phenomenon. Suggests solutions for problems of human life and society - how to achieve good governance . Method > logical reasoning, not empirical (observation) Proponent of argument - know him through the writings of others - primarily plato. He believed that we have to be able to argue with one another and talk. Needed to spend less acquiring time and being busy, and more thinking about your life. Society consists of warriors, craftsmen/artists, philosophers, - each with separate capabilities. Philosophers should govern (as thy best understand justice) rule by few. Goal: good (ethical) community, must link morality and politics - less idealist. Needs of community come before those of the individual, and even family.
