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Joseph Chan

Professor of Politics and Public Administration, University of Hong Kong

Joseph Chan is professor of politics and public administration at the University of Hong Kong.

Written by Joseph Chan

In defence of hierarchy | Aeon
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Fairness and equality

In defence of hierarchy

As a society we have forgotten how to talk about the benefits of hierarchy, expertise and excellence. It’s time we remembered

Stephen C Angle, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Julian Baggini and others