Brian Weatherson and Eric Schliesser’s respective discussions of how “we” relate to our political counterparts has me rethinking the question of whether democratic politics is best modeled as a game.¹ I agree with Weatherson that being principled in one’s promotion and defense of the genuinely good is more important than being principled in general. This is a familiar point to anyone who’s considered the status of loyalty as a virtue.
Is politics a game?
Is politics a game?
Is politics a game?
Brian Weatherson and Eric Schliesser’s respective discussions of how “we” relate to our political counterparts has me rethinking the question of whether democratic politics is best modeled as a game.¹ I agree with Weatherson that being principled in one’s promotion and defense of the genuinely good is more important than being principled in general. This is a familiar point to anyone who’s considered the status of loyalty as a virtue.