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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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Loren J. Samons to illustrate the early recognition of the problem of rule by the rich in democracies.
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Rory Stewart after re-reading it, highlighting its intelligent and thoughtful arguments.
Rory Stewart after re-reading it, highlighting its intelligent and thoughtful arguments.
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