Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Thought 360: The Question Concerning Authority


What is authority?
The privilege of being 
heeded by others.

Legitimate authority is based on consent,
i.e. those in authority are heeded because 
they have earnt the privilege through
the loving testimony of 
deed and example.

Illegitimate authority is based on coercion,
i.e. those in authority are heeded because
they have earnt the privilege through
the fearful force of deceit 
and violence.