Single Idea 22569

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality]

Full Idea

The people of Heraea replaced election with selection by lot because those who electioneered were getting elected.

Gist of Idea

The Heraeans replaced election with lot, to thwart campaigning

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1303a14)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.115


A Reaction

Maybe electioneering can distort sensible choices, but good choices need good knowledge of the candidates. It is much harder in large communities.