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PlatoA discussion of the theories of society of Plato and Aristotle actually has two components, analysis of how they thought real societies actually operated and how they thought an ideal society...
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PoliticsAs with all Greek thinkers of the period, Aristotle categorized human activity within three domains. A human, on the most basic level, functions as an individual. The study of ethics (set out in...
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PoliticsAristotle's suggestion that "man is a political animal" arises from his assertion that the political life is intrinsically superior to all other forms of existence. Aristotle's analysis as to how...
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PoliticsPlato's definition of justice centers on the idea that, for the individual, justice leads to integrity and goodness while leading society to harmony and good. Most recognize that our personal...
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PoliticsWith Politics following directly after Aristotle’s work on ethics, the philosopher sees politics as a primarily ethical affair. In other words, ethics should be an inherent par of politics if...