The Easy Way to Go | A Vitória Fácil

Abstract

The Latin expression “Veni, vidi, vici,” historically associated with the victories of Julius Caesar, is now used to classify situations in which success is easily achieved. This can result from a lack of values or an ethic of action. The association of disparate paths with facile victories represents a paradoxical derivation, yet it is a topic that is currently at the forefront of numerous reflections on contemporary institutions. The several attempts to elucidate the interconnections between ethics and politics give rise to a series of analyses that demonstrate a transition from conventional values (impartiality, legality, and integrity) to a nascent set of novel values that prioritize the pursuit of gain. The aim of this text is to provide a framework for a reasoned debate on the subject of the decline in ethical standards in politics that has occurred since the advent of the 21st century. This decline is evidenced by a range of phenomena, including armed conflicts and developments within the academic realm.