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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Politics
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In 'Politics,' Aristotle examines the various forms of government and their strengths and weaknesses.
He argues that the *polis*, or city-state, is the highest form of political association, and that humans are by nature political animals who can only achieve their full potential within such a community.
Aristotle discusses different types of constitutions, including constitutional government, aristocracy, kingship, democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, and evaluates them based on the principle of distributive justice.
He also emphasizes the importance of a strong middle class, education, and the role of law in maintaining a stable and just society.
The work is deeply rooted in Aristotle's teleological view of nature and his belief that the ultimate goal of human existence is happiness achieved through the exercise of reason and virtue.
He argues that the *polis*, or city-state, is the highest form of political association, and that humans are by nature political animals who can only achieve their full potential within such a community.
Aristotle discusses different types of constitutions, including constitutional government, aristocracy, kingship, democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, and evaluates them based on the principle of distributive justice.
He also emphasizes the importance of a strong middle class, education, and the role of law in maintaining a stable and just society.
The work is deeply rooted in Aristotle's teleological view of nature and his belief that the ultimate goal of human existence is happiness achieved through the exercise of reason and virtue.
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to illustrate the early recognition of the problem of rule by the rich in democracies.


Loren J. Samons

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How did the first democracy die?
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, quoting Aristotle's view that the life of a tradesman is ignoble.

Jacob Imam

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when discussing the natural endpoint of democracy.

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in comparison to Plato's 'The Republic' and his approach to political science.

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when introducing Aristotle’s connection between rational and political nature.

Joshua Hochschild

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when explaining Thomas Aquinas's concept of the common good and its relation to political community.

Prof. Brad Lewis

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Mentioned as the book where Aristotle explicitly described the barter story over two pages.

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throughout the podcast as the main subject of their discussion.

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Mentioned by Thomas777 as a foundational text in Western political philosophy.

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, because he invited him to his wedding because he asked Sarah to marry him in a copy of his book.


John Green

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when discussing the definition of oligarchy and its historical context.

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in the context of his works on politics and ethics, which are considered political works.

Thomas777

Episode 1202: Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Pt. 1 - Introduction w/ Thomas777
Mentioned when talking about racist anthropologist within a long tradition.

HAP 58 - A Common Circle - Anténor Firmin
Referenced by Michael Knowles when discussing immigration and the problems it introduces into cities.

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as the Western foundational political book, exploring democracy.

Catherine Malabou

Catherine Malabou, "Stop Thief!: Anarchism and Philosophy" (Polity Books, 2023)
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when discussing the importance of friendship for a well-functioning polity.

Andy Ngo

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as a fundamental book for anyone who wants to be considered educated on political or historical affairs.

Thomas777

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Mentioned in reference to Michael of Ephesus's commentary on his work 'Politics'.

HoP 310 - Purple Prose - Byzantine Political Philosophy
Mentioned when discussing the lawgiver and the relationship between ethics and politics in Aristotle's works.

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