Waiting for Caesar.
Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 6. P. 36 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Wallach, Philip A. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the growing belief among some theorists of the "New Right" that the American people are not fit to govern themselves and that democracy is a facade for oligarchy. Two books, Michael Anton's "The Stakes" and Patrick Deneen's "Regime Change," argue that the American people have lost the virtues necessary for self-government and that a new elite is needed to reeducate and lead them. The authors suggest radical means, including the possibility of a "red Caesar" or authoritarian rule, to achieve their goals. However, the article argues that these ideas are misguided and that a different approach, one that believes in the capacity of the people to decide for themselves, is needed to regenerate virtue and promote effective self-government. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2024/06, Vol. 76, Issue 6, p36
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:176670967
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