Posted: February 27th, 2023
Plato and Al-Farabi both thought that a just city should be ruled by a philosopher. What factors determine whether a government will make good decisions? Do you agree with Plato and Al-Farabi that these factors are the virtue and abilities of its leader or leadership? What role does the structure of the government play in how it makes decisions and how good those decisions are? Identify two or three good decisions your government has made. Using the SIFT or four moves approach from the chapter on critical thinking, research each decision. Then write a paragraph about each decision, describing how the decision was made. Explain why it does or does not support Plato’s and Al-Farabi’s position.
SOLUTION
The factors that determine whether a government will make good decisions are complex and multifaceted. Good decision-making requires not only the virtue and abilities of its leader or leadership, but also a well-structured government and effective decision-making processes. Plato and Al-Farabi believed that a philosopher-king, who possessed the necessary knowledge and wisdom, would make the best decisions for a just city. While leadership is important, the structure of government and decision-making processes are also critical in determining whether a government makes good decisions. A government with a transparent and accountable decision-making process, a diverse range of perspectives, and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making is more likely to make good decisions than one that lacks these features.
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