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  1. Aldarion

    Philosophy Tendency Towards Authoritharianism
    Threadmarks: Chiefdoms

    Those requirements are not always contradictory. What you have described essentially a chiefdom, where leader does not lead because of his position, but has his position because he leads - a setup of some primitive tribes; you have person who is an acknowledged expert in the task, and everybody...
  2. Aldarion

    Philosophy Tendency Towards Authoritharianism

    That is true to an extent, but I still see fear as the driving element of authoritharianism, as the sincere belief one is right does not automatically translate into trying to impose those beliefs by force (as opposed, to, say, convincing other people you are right). And keep in mind, fear can...
  3. Aldarion

    Philosophy Tendency Towards Authoritharianism
    Threadmarks: Opening post

    Tendency towards authoritharianism is inherent in human nature. This is not something which can be avoided or done away through having a certain political system - it is entirely possible for a formal democracy to become highly authoritharian. In part, it stems from fear. Fear of being hurt, of...
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