At that time I believed in the Fuhrer principle because to me it meant that the best one should be the leader. If the leader is good and responsible, then the government is good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Funk explains his support for the Führer principle as believing the best should lead, provided they are responsible.
- In plain terms
- He supported the leader because he believed the best person should lead.
- What can you take from it?
- Belief in strong leadership can justify supporting authoritarian figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader worthy of trust?
- Can good intentions justify bad systems?
Another view
Idealizing leadership ignores the risks of abuse.
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