Regimes, part 3: A Just Claim to Rule

DIA-Today: Democracy in America Today

English - October 30, 2021 15:57 - 35 minutes - 37.7 MB
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We discuss Aristotle’s assessment of the role of the multitude in a well-ordered political community and the possibility of excellent leadership in a democratic society.

Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.

Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.

Opening (0:53) - We respond to a listener’s complaint about our NBA picks and discuss the Braves’ game 1 victory in the World Series.

Required Reading (3:19) - We reflect on different claims to rule, especially those of the multitude and the virtuous. Link: Aristotle, The Politics.

Crystal Ball (31:23) - We predict the results of the rest of the games of the World Series. Spoiler alert: Dave has the Braves in 4; Matt has the Braves in 6.

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Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.