Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-234) and index.
Contents:
From Trump to Plato and Back Again -- Tyranny as a Theological Problem -- The Tragic Trio and the Midwife Who Enlightens -- Political Tragedy and Historical Wisdom -- The Tyrant’s Pride: On Ambition, Power, and Greatness -- The Fool’s Stupidity: On Willful and Vicious Ignorance -- The Sycophant’s Complicity: On Cunning, Flattery, and the Trojan Horse -- Wisdom, Vigilance, and The Citizen-Philosopher -- The Constitution of Wisdom -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Trump’s View of Morality in Context -- Appendix B: The Cast of Characters and Key Events.
Summary:
"Questions about how and why the Trump era happened prompt us to think about universal themes in politics, philosophy, and morality. This book shows how the theater and tragedy of contemporary US politics can be distilled down into the behavior of three actors: the tyrant, the sycophant, and the moron"-- Provided by publisher.
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