A question extensively debated that may seem to be a question without an end; since we can never really know if we have in fact instated the proper formulation of this concept of synchronized, cooperative, and rule abiding society by a means of a structured ruling body. Plato has his theory of a sort of tyranny of the intellectuals, Mills has his theory of happiness and preservation of nature, that should rise above profiteering and complete exhaustion of resource, by the means of highly developed progressive society that is in turn a direct result of a government having promoted these intention (malicious or not).
A just dictatorship may sound ludicrous simply by its mere definition, yet Plato went as far as promoting it as a model for
Plato’s thoughts on democracy although fabulous and almost dream like, are exactly that dreams of perfection at its peak by means of an imperfect creator. The obvious power of the majority is the breaking point in suggesting one form of government over the other. Mill’s theory is essentially the most complete in dealing with eventual problems, and at avoiding them from the beginning. Allowing limitless power of government is asking for trouble, but Mills’ although maybe not by the best means, attempts to put up fences and allow government to operate within those without seeping over onto liberty ensuring the constant want to “live long and prosper”.
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