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Who should guard the guardians? Can we find rulers who don’t want to rule? With Melissa Lane

Classical Wisdom Speaks

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Exploring Juvenile's Conundrum: Safeguarding Political Power

This chapter explores the philosophical question 'who shall guard the guardians?' through an analysis of Juvenile's Conundrum. It examines political authority, the potential for abuse by those in power, and the need for robust institutional safeguards, drawing on insights from Plato's 'The Republic' and 'The Laws'.

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