Philosophy for the People Aristotle's Politics | Book 2 - Summary and Commentary
Aug 30, 2022
Join a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of parenting, peppered with humorous anecdotes. Discover the clash between Aristotle and Plato's political philosophies, especially regarding family and community ties. Dive into Aristotle's thoughts on private property and public spaces, with amusing examples illustrating responsibility. Cultural influences on communal living in Japan add depth to the conversation, while critiques of communal property and individual virtues provoke thought. The duo also teases exciting plans for future philosophical adventures!
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Rare Good Sleeping Baby
- Pat Flynn shares the experience of having a baby who sleeps well, contrasting with his other children who rarely slept.
- Jim Madden relates, noting their youngest child was also a good sleeper, which changed their household dynamic.
City as a Natural Whole
- Aristotle sees the city as a natural whole, formed by reciprocal relationships like between man and woman.
- He rejects social contract views, emphasizing the city’s natural compositional order.
Political Authority Grounded Naturally
- Aristotle grounds political authority in natural reciprocity, not in modern rights-based social contracts.
- This provides a stronger basis for legitimate political authority than modern liberal paradigms.