Authoritarianism: An Ephemeral Selfishness with Blasphemy against Authority

This paper shows that authoritarianism is ephemeral selfishness. Utilizing authority unjustly is a blasphemy against authority. This is due to ephemeral selfish thinking that does not consider long-term benefits. Anti-power is also a form of authoritarianism. Plato's critique of sophists promoted authoritarianism. Philosophy inherits authoritarianism strongly. Utilization of words of great figures without criticism and application of words lacking examination are prominent. Suppression of criticism without alternative proposals is also characteristic. This is rampant not only in philosophy but also in natural science. Authority should be judged reasonably, and both utilization and criticism should be conducted.