Great little essay. As a political scientist, I am not sure I can follow your comments re: the greater good. I cannot think of a single great statesman - e.g. Pericles, Lincoln, de Gaulle - who did not do things morally questionable from a certain viewpoint, yet which were arguably necessary to the political good they did. I guess I am too influenced by Machiavelli and Hagakure.
This is a truly excellent piece. Thank you.
Great little essay. As a political scientist, I am not sure I can follow your comments re: the greater good. I cannot think of a single great statesman - e.g. Pericles, Lincoln, de Gaulle - who did not do things morally questionable from a certain viewpoint, yet which were arguably necessary to the political good they did. I guess I am too influenced by Machiavelli and Hagakure.
Solid and helpful as befits a stoic. Thank you.