I reckon that Putin has thrown down a challenge to philosophers.
"Prove that there is only one type of democracy."
Philosophy long ago proved that there are no absolutes.
And there are many types of trees, some cast a heavy shade and some tend to let the light through. The terms democracy and tyranny are measures of light and shade, not a typology of trees.
@Matias Yes and I think there is a lot of proving that deserves to be done
Afraid putin has nothing but scorn and hatred for the concept.
That's the problem with philosophy, everyone has their own opinions if you trigger the wrong person you could get punched in your philosophagus.
I know I want to put a bullet in Putin's philosophagus.
I think that it was Bertrand Russell who said: "Scientists talk about what they know and philosophers talk about what they don't know."
I would settle for bullets in both ankles, both knees and both hips. Oh, and along with a total castration without an anaesthetic.