Ülo Vooglaid

professor emeritus, Institute of Law, University of Tartu

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  • Power – the heaviest burden

    17 December 2002

    Essay

    RiTo No. 6, 2002

    It takes quite a bit of time for a democratic society to crystallize. In order for society to develop a firm moral underpinning and such a respected body of citizens, many other factors besides time are required, such as people who understand and contribute to the social and cultural fabric in sufficient number as to form a kind of cooperation-revering critical mass that would be able to, and indeed desire to, keep society within certain boundaries and not permit the borders of tolerance to be exceeded. Considering Estonian history, academics should take the place of noblemen, for they truly revere honor and dignity above all and serve their own people in the first order.

  • Political Activity and Society

    31 October 2000

    Studies

    RiTo No. 2, 2000

    The article discusses the peculiarities, factors and impacts of politics as a regulatory mechanism in society. The author explores the preconditions, risks and possibilities of politics as a voluntary and scientifically founded systematic activity.

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