All 4 Uses of
despot
in
Man And Superman
- Yet if Despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has Democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters: that is, of political critics who, if they cannot govern in person for lack of spare energy or specific talent for administration, can at least recognize and appreciate capacity and benevolence in others, and so govern through capably benevolent representatives?†
Chpt Ded.
- Yet if Despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has Democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters: that is, of political critics who, if they cannot govern in person for lack of spare energy or specific talent for administration, can at least recognize and appreciate capacity and benevolence in others, and so govern through capably benevolent representatives?†
Chpt Ded.
- Either the worship of a despot because a despot can kill, or parliamentary cockfighting.†
Chpt 3 *
- Either the worship of a despot because a despot can kill, or parliamentary cockfighting.†
Chpt 3
Definition:
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(despot) a ruler with absolute power -- especially one who abuses that power