Values Are Essential for Governance

Political institutions require foundational values for effective decision-making; the absence of these values may lead to a void that could be filled by undesirable alternatives. To counter modern relativism, which is seen as unsustainable, it is crucial to adopt a value-driven political process akin to that of ancient Greece. This approach can guide societal structure and citizen roles more effectively than contemporary rational systems. The ancients recognized the potential pitfalls of enlightenment ideals and the scientific method, predicting that such paths might strip away human identity and values. Revisiting these alternative forms of rationality may provide solutions to contemporary challenges.