The concept of virtue is being hijacked by dictatorial forces from "summary" of Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein
The current state of affairs in our society is troubling. We are witnessing a disturbing trend where the concept of virtue is being manipulated and twisted by authoritarian forces for their own agenda. Virtue, which is traditionally associated with moral excellence and righteous behavior, is now being used as a tool by dictatorial powers to control and manipulate the masses. This perversion of virtue is a dangerous development that threatens the very fabric of our society. Instead of promoting genuine goodness and ethical conduct, these dictatorial forces are using the guise of virtue to suppress dissent, stifle freedom of expression, and impose their own narrow-minded beliefs on others. They are perverting the very essence of virtue, turning it into a means of control and d...
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