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Two Ethics of Leadership
- Max Weber argues that political leaders need both an ethic of responsibility and an ethic of conviction.
- Responsibility maintains order, while conviction inspires with beliefs and values.
Bureaucracy and Charisma
- Bureaucracies can create a demand for charismatic leaders who can overcome institutional obstacles.
- This was evident in the late Roman Republic, where land concentration led to the rise of charismatic generals.
Would You Support a Green Caesar?
- Benjamin Stoodebacher asks Edmund Wilson if he would support a "Green Caesar" to address climate change.
- Wilson expresses concerns about the potential for abuse of power by charismatic leaders.