To Constrain or Tame: Aristotle and Machiavelli on Demagogy
Description:
What defines demagogues and what sort of threat do they pose to democracy? Contemporary politics has recently witnessed a rise in demagogic leaders around the globe. Following this trend, many notable scholars have sought to better define the ancient term and to provide politics with advice on how to handle them. However, demagogy is hard to define, and research is divided over what truly makes for a demagogue. Scholars tend to either focus on the intention, the tools, or the effects of leaders…
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Date:
May 2022
Creator:
Graham, Sebastian R
Partner:
UNT Libraries