The Decline of Statesmanship and the Rise of Technocracy: A Warning from Political Philosopher Marjorie Jeffrey Habighorst
Michigan, US, 16th April 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As public trust in institutions erodes and political discourse becomes increasingly transactional, political philosopher Marjorie Jeffrey Habighorst is sounding the alarm. She notes that the West is witnessing a quiet but dangerous shift from statesmanship to technocracy, which could fundamentally undermine the moral foundation of democratic life.
In recent lectures and essays, Habighorst has sharply criticized the technocratic impulse that dominates contemporary governance. “We are mistaking competence for wisdom and management for leadership,” she argues. “Policy is no longer grounded in philosophical principle or civic responsibility, but in efficiency metrics, algorithms, and short-term optimization.”
This shift, Habighorst explains, is no...