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104 | Does History Have a Repetition Compulsion?
What's Left of Philosophy
The Haunting Presence of Absolute Monarchy in Modern Democracy
This chapter examines the enduring legacy of absolute monarchy in contemporary democratic systems, illustrating how historical examples like Japan's emperor and Germany's Fuhrer continue to influence power dynamics. It critiques modern leadership through the lens of historical precedence, suggesting that the fundamental structures of absolute power persist beneath the surface of representative governance.
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