Single Idea 245

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism]

Full Idea

Excessively authoritarian government destroys all friendship and community of spirit in the state.

Gist of Idea

Totalitarian states destroy friendships and community spirit

Source

Plato (The Laws [c.349 BCE], 697d)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Laws', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1970], p.149