Thoughts
I have been pondering something interesting as of late. It never occurred to me until recently to research the philosophy of the commonwealth until I realized how many great philosophers, Muggle and wizard alike, that touch on the subject. What amazes me is how many of them seem to say the same thing, which is that the best government is one under one ruler. Plato, Cicero, and Hobbes all seemed to agree on this point and not only on this but that worst sort of government one can have is the democracy. Their reasoning is this: that one man will better have the interests of his people at heart, be as a father to them, and will be quick to act having all power as his. He will be able to unite the commonwealth easily and will hold the respect of the people for his entire reign, especially if he is chosen from among them as a man of exceptional skill and character.
As for democracy (and to an extent oligarchy as well) all power is divided and, therefore, so is the country. Laws take longer to pass, each man seeks after his own gain, there is no respect for anyone, and in the end all one can hope for is anarchy.
I thought it quite enlightening. Of course, our administration is already a sort of monarchy, so I suppose we wizards have little to fear?
As for democracy (and to an extent oligarchy as well) all power is divided and, therefore, so is the country. Laws take longer to pass, each man seeks after his own gain, there is no respect for anyone, and in the end all one can hope for is anarchy.
I thought it quite enlightening. Of course, our administration is already a sort of monarchy, so I suppose we wizards have little to fear?