Focus Flashcards
Ethics and pragmatism
Pragmatic - dealing with things realistically that is based on practical rather than theory
Ethics
Moral principles that guide person behaviour
No ethics but pragmatism
Need a balance of ethics to have the respect of people and pragmatism to make rational decisions
Politics is never personal
Political decisions are made to undermine the actions of other politicians to suit their personal goals
Perception is a part of politics
High level of perception is required to achieve ones political motivations therefore acting as a strategy
Credible and stable government is the political end goal
In order to achieve a credible and stable government, politicians must act in a befitting manner to ensure this