Single Idea 22541

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy]

Full Idea

It is surely better to choose each new king not as now but rather in accord with his own life.

Gist of Idea

Kings should be selected according to character

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1271a20)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.44


A Reaction

When the British monarch was very powerful, the hereditary system was fairly disastrous. I get a thrill when a highly esteemed citizen is voted president of a country, such as Vaclav Havel in Czechia. British monarchs could be elected.