monument removals & plato's republic
ClassicalWisdom.com called out "Cancel Culture" & cited my article about iconoclasm / the trend of pulling down #monuments as an example of how we're at a transition point between "oligarchy" & "democracy" on the scale given by Plato's Republic.
https://classicalwisdom.com/politics/cancelculture-lessons-from-the-ancient-world-part-2/
monument removals & plato's republic
I'm not sure I've ever been called a "drone" before, but it's an interesting echo of the op-ed I was originally responding too -- the idea that riotous anger can only come from "ignorant masses" with an implication that such anger never comes from a place of thought or education.
The original op-ed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/22/anti-statue-movement-has-taken-turn-into-absurdity/
monument removals & plato's republic
The "cancel culture is what Plato warned us about!" article was really thought-provoking for me, and I wish I had the credentials to do a thorough analysis of #Plato and Plato's Republic from the perspective of modern thoughts on #tonepolicing -- but more importantly, it helped remind me that Plato came from aristocracy.
monument removals & plato's republic
If you're curious about where I come down on the side of wealthy oligarchs or mob rule, here's my in-depth response to the idea that "destroying American monuments is ludicrous!" -- https://eleanorkonik.com/removing-monuments/
tldr; Plato was born an aristocrat and prefers aristocratic forms of government. I was born middle class and prefer ... competent, ethical government.