Single Idea 22575

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy]

Full Idea

The ultimate democracy is a tyranny.

Gist of Idea

Ultimate democracy is tyranny

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1312b05)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.134


A Reaction

Presumably this is rule by a majority which has been corrupted by a populist leader, resulting in things like witch hunts.