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Plato, critique of democracy

written by Antoine-Frédéric Bernhard

Is a political system based on individual freedom desirable? For Plato, no: 2,500 years ago, he already saw democracy as a chaotic political organization leading to disorder, then tyranny.

Philosophy

Are we sure we want this fabulous encounter with the other «as other»? We have to admit that we are often committed to this notion of otherness. The aim is positive: to promote fraternity and non-violence. Yet the notion of otherness is far from easy. Before we get into a political discussion with broken chairs on our backs, let's see if we can't highlight a few paradoxes which, we hope, will be the occasion for more careful reflection.