Schema for Political Modes
To analyse «core of politics: «managing the power and wealth of a society».
», we must identify those phenomena crucial to the government of any society and which engage directly with theI have identified three broad categories that seem to apply:
- Essentials relating to commonality or social cohesion: Items 1-3.
- Essentials relating to individuality i.e. the value of diverse views, interests and activities within society: Items 4-6.
- Essentials required for existence i.e. personal-ethical components: Items 7-8.
Commonality Fundamentals
. This is the essence of the mode and its biggest challenge.enables power to be exerted legitimately in society.
Individuality Fundamentals
must offer some form of benefit to members of society individually for it to emerge and be welcomed, or at least accepted. must provide guidance in regard to the way that diverse people and diverse groups interact. It must also deal with possibilities of conflict, not least with the powerful state (i.e. governmental) apparatus. must specify how relevant information and knowledge is handled in society.Personal-Ethical Requirements
All members of a society (and indeed any group) must adapt to their social environment and work at participating effectively in its good and right», which differs according to the particular mode.
. This entails being oriented in a way deemed « , members in general should recognize and uphold a distinctive value. , members in general should manifest a distinctive virtue related to civic duties.- Start now where politics starts.
Originally posted: July 2009; Last updated: 27 Jan 2010