Experts in Politics - Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the role of experts in politics through the lens of ancient Greek philosophers in this 58-minute lecture. Delve into Socrates' methods for testing expertise and Aristotle's insights on making expert claims credible to the public. Examine modern theories on expert credibility, cognitive biases, and the relationship between expertise and democracy. Learn about different types of expertise and how general knowledge can be used to evaluate expert claims. Discover a model for dialogue between citizens and experts, and consider ways to improve our ability to assess expertise in public discourse. Engage with thought-provoking ideas on how expertise should serve democracy without overpowering it, and participate in a Q&A session to further explore these concepts.