Philosophers and Politicians – Walter Lippmann

„When philosophers try to be politicians they generally cease to be philosophers.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann on the differing roles of philosophers and politicians: philosophers cease to be philosophers when they become politicians.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

A remark on the differing roles and approaches between philosophers and politicians.


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Walter Lippmann quote about philosophers and politicians

Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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"Tyranny in democratic republics does not proceed in the same way, however. It ignores the body and goes straight for the soul. The master no longer says: You will think as I do or die. He says: You are free not to think as I do. You may keep your life, your property, and everything else. But from this day forth you shall be as a stranger among us. You will retain your civic privileges, but they will be of no use to you. For if you seek the votes of your fellow citizens, they will withhold them, and if you seek only their esteem, they will feign to refuse even that. You will remain among men, but you will forfeit your rights to humanity. When you approach your fellow creatures, they will shun you as one who is impure. And even those who believe in your innocence will abandon you, lest they, too, be shunned in turn. Go in peace, I will not take your life, but the life I leave you with is worse than death." Alexis de Tocqueville
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