UGS 303 1st EditionLecture 2Outline of Last LectureI. What freedoms do we value?II. Different types of freedomIII. The “Paradox of Freedom”Outline of Current LectureI. The Characteristics of a TyrantII. The Characteristics of a LeaderCurrent LectureI. Woodruff asks the class to call out characteristics that they believe alltyrants pos-sess. Responses include: A. Abuses power B. Selfish C. Lawless D. Coercive E. The sole power F. Cowardly 1. Here Woodruff pauses to point out that the ancient Greeksbelieved that only tyrants need bodyguards. A true leader, theythought, would not be afraid of his people. G. Controlling H. Secrecy/lack of transparence 1. Woodruff points to the outrage that many people felt about thesecrecy sur-rounding the recent legal proceedings in Ferguson. I. False displays of grandeur These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.J. Lack empathy K. Censorship/limited education of the people L. Hubris (arrogance) II. What, then, are the characteristics of a good leader? The class says: A. Brave B. Lawful/just C. Compassionate D. Inspiring E. Honest F. Confident G. Both respected and respectful H. Charismatic 1. Woodruff is cautionary on this one, reminding us that tyrants likeHitler can also be very charismatic. I. Considerate J. Humble
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