The Spartan Face of Japan: A Traditionalist's Dilemma

Ancient Sparta and modern Japan share a fear of change. This historicist view, where progress is seen as a decline, echoes Plato's philosophy. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, like past "Great Men," believes he can reverse this decline. However, this path risks repeating past mistakes, prioritizing a tribal, anti-reason mentality that historically has led to suicidal national behavior.