#### : Democratic Leadership and the Problem of Obedience `Author:` Stein Ringen `Availability:` ## Summary In this thought-provoking work, Oxford theorist Stein Ringen explores a central [[Paradox]] of governance: how can a [[Democracy]] secure the people's consent to be ruled? Using the U.S. and Britain as key examples, Ringen argues that power alone is insufficient. Leaders must cultivate a [[Culture]] of voluntary obedience to make demands like taxation and law enforcement effective. He provides a cogent analysis of how governments can learn to govern by authority rather than raw power. ## Key Takeaways ## Quotes - ## Notes > [!info] > ![[Nation of Devils_5189.jpeg]] `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]]