One of his most telling criticisms of Athenian democracy was of its rejection of merit as a criterion of government service.
He viewed experts, and special expertise, useful, in fact essential, as against the Athenian democratic tendency, and willingness, to place anyone, regardless of prior knowledge, skill, or expertise, in positions of authority in the city state.
Re the issue, experts versus amateurs, in grand strategy, today, Cf NYT article today: Can McMaster Stabilize Trump's Foreign Policy Team?
Certain of the Sophists recommended just rhetoric, since the successful rhetorician (politician) could then get all the experts, of whatever stripe, he needed and wanted.....
Re the issue, experts versus amateurs, in grand strategy, today, Cf NYT article today: Can McMaster Stabilize Trump's Foreign Policy Team?
Certain of the Sophists recommended just rhetoric, since the successful rhetorician (politician) could then get all the experts, of whatever stripe, he needed and wanted.....
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