The Allure of Epistocracy
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Epistocracy refers to a concept of political governance where power is exclusively or predominantly entrusted to competent individuals. This model challenges the democratic consensus that political participation should be accessible to all, regardless of knowledge or status, as everyone is equally affected by decisions. The appeal of epistocratic approaches is demonstrated both by the growing influence of experts – for example, during the pandemic – and by systemic shortcomings such as faux debates, corruption, and lobbying. The idea of optimizing political decisions through competent and neutral bodies dates back to Plato's ideal philosophical governance. In this lecture, the epistocratic principle will be analyzed, its advantages and limits discussed, and the question raised: how can democracy address this challenge? Lukas Held, who studied philosophy and literary theory in Louvain-la-Neuve, Prague, and Toulouse, teaches at the Lycée de Garçons in Luxembourg. His research focuses on philosophical anthropology, particularly on the work of Hans Blumenberg. He also hosted the radio programs "Seismograph" and "ProPhil" on Radio 100.7. Organized by the Institut Grand-Ducal – section des sciences morales et politiques.
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Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg
Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg
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Kirchberg Luxembourg
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