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> Giving a philosopher king autocratic powers is giving that power to the tyrant that comes later. Plus, granting that power actively attracts tyrants and othe

• naasking 9y ago
  That's an interesting position. I wonder if the opposite is also true: that the more principled and morally righteous the organization, the less it attracts such people and the more it attracts more morally upstanding and intelligent people who like the challenge.
  • MrLeap 9y ago
    Your hypothetical may be moving on the wrong axis. I think a more appropriate counter example is whether or not positions that no one surrenders any power to attract tyrants. Does a tyrant wish to be a kindergarden teacher?
    • naasking 9y ago
      Not looking for a counterexample, just wondering if the human psychology involved has a dual that can be exploited to ensure high quality, incorruptible investigative agencies.